Definition of Eggshell

1. Noun. The exterior covering of a bird's egg.

Exact synonyms: Shell
Group relationships: Egg, Eggs
Generic synonyms: Cover, Covering, Natural Covering

Definition of Eggshell

1. n. The shell or exterior covering of an egg. Also used figuratively for anything resembling an eggshell.

Definition of Eggshell

1. Noun. The shell around an egg. ¹

2. Noun. A pale off-white colour, like that of the eggshell. ¹

3. Adjective. Of a pale yellowish-whitish colour, like that of the eggshell. ¹

4. Adjective. Exhibiting the thinness, translucency or near-transparency, and fragility of an eggshell; as in ''eggshell porcelain.'' ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Eggshell

1. the hard exterior of a bird's egg [n -S]

Medical Definition of Eggshell

1. 1. The shell or exterior covering of an egg. Also used figuratively for anything resembling an eggshell. 2. A smooth, white, marine, gastropod shell of the genus Ovulum, resembling an egg in form. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Eggshell

eggnog
eggnogs
eggplant
eggplant bush
eggplants
eggroll
eggrolls
eggs
eggs Benedict
eggs on
eggsalad
eggsalads
eggshake
eggshaped
eggshell (current term)
eggshell blue
eggshell calcification
eggshell lymph node calcification
eggshells
eggwash
eggwashes
eggwhisk
eggwhisks
eggwhite
eggwhites
eggy
eggy bread
eghen
egilopical

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