shelled

adjective \ˈsheld\

: having a shell especially of a specified kind

: having the shell removed

Full Definition of SHELLED

: having a shell especially of a specified kind —often used in combination <pink-shelled> <thick-shelled>

a : having the shell removed <shelled nuts>

b : removed from the cob <shelled corn>

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15th century

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