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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