EGGSHELL


Meaning of EGGSHELL in English

■ noun

1》 the thin, hard, fragile outer layer of an egg.

2》 [as modifier ] (of china) extremely thin and delicate.

3》 [as modifier ] denoting an oil-based paint that dries with a slight sheen.

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