Definition of eggshell
1 : the hard exterior covering of an egg
2 : something resembling an eggshell especially in fragility
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14th Century
First Known Use of eggshell
14th century
eggshell
Definition of eggshell
1 : thin and fragile
2 : slightly glossy
3 : yellowish white
1835
First Known Use of eggshell
1835
EGGSHELL Defined for English Language Learners
eggshell
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: the hard outside part of an egg : the shell of an egg
EGGSHELL Defined for Kids
eggshell
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: the shell of an egg
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eggshell
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: the hard exterior covering of an egg
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