Eggshell

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɛgʃɛl/

Origin

egg + shell

Full definition of eggshell

Noun

1. The shell around an egg.
2. A pale off-white colour, like that of the eggshell.

Adjective

1. Of a pale yellowish-whitish colour, like that of the eggshell.
2. Exhibiting the thinness, translucency or near-transparency, and fragility of an eggshell; as in eggshell porcelain.

Derived terms

• eggshell blue
• walk on eggshells