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eggshell

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

1egg·shell

noun \ˈeg-ˌshel, ˈāg-\

Definition of EGGSHELL

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

First Known Use of EGGSHELL

14th century

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