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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
Rhymes with EGGSHELL
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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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