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1eggshell

noun egg·shell \ˈeg-ˌshel, ˈāg-\

: the hard outside part of an egg : the shell of an egg

Full Definition of EGGSHELL

1
:  the hard exterior covering of an egg
2
:  something resembling an eggshell especially in fragility
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First Known Use of EGGSHELL

14th century

2eggshell

adjective

Definition of EGGSHELL

1
:  thin and fragile
2
:  slightly glossy
3
:  yellowish white

First Known Use of EGGSHELL

1835
EGGSHELL Defined for Kids

eggshell

noun egg·shell \ˈeg-ˌshel, ˈāg-\

Definition of EGGSHELL for Kids

:  the shell of an egg
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eggshell

noun egg·shell \ˈeg-ˌshel, ˈāg-\

Medical Definition of EGGSHELL

:  the hard exterior covering of an egg

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