eggshell
eggshell Lexical Profile
eggshell Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The thin, hard, brittle outer covering of the egg of a bird or reptile, composed primarily of calcium carbonate.
"She crushed the dried eggshells and mixed them into the garden soil to add calcium for the tomato plants."
A pale yellowish-white or off-white color, or an interior paint finish with a subtle, low-luster sheen resembling the surface of an egg.
"They painted the living room walls in a warm eggshell to brighten up the space."
• adjective
Having a pale, slightly yellowish-white color or a low-sheen, matte finish resembling the surface of a bird's egg.
"The interior designer recommended an eggshell paint finish for the hallway walls because it is easy to clean."
Extremely thin, translucent, and fragile, especially when describing fine porcelain or paper.
"The museum display featured a set of antique eggshell porcelain teacups from the Ming dynasty."
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