eggshell
UK /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ US /ˈɛɡʃɛl/
adj 3noun 2
Definitions
noun
1
The shell around an egg.
Like Egge-ſhels mou'd upon their Surges, crack'd / As eaſily ’gainſt our Rockes.
2
A pale off-white colour, like that of the eggshell of many chickens.
adj
1
Of a pale yellowish-whitish colour, like that of the eggshell.
The ceiling panels are in off-white eggshell semi-matt finish.
2
Exhibiting the thinness, translucency or near-transparency, and fragility of an eggshell.
eggshell porcelain
3
Very matt, having a low reflexivity, like an eggshell.
This clear varnish is available in gloss, matt and eggshell finishes.
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