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Eggshell

Noun:

1. The thin, hard outer covering of an egg.

Example sentence: I carefully cracked the eggshell to avoid getting any pieces in the mixing bowl.

2. Color:

A pale, off-white color resembling the delicate shade of an eggshell.

Example sentence: She painted her bedroom walls in a calming eggshell color.

3. Architecture:

A dome or arch-shaped roof that is reminiscent of an eggshell.

Example sentence: The unique design of the building's roof featured an eggshell shape, which made it stand out in the city skyline.

Adjective:

1. Having qualities similar to or resembling an eggshell.

Example sentence: The fragile teacup had an eggshell-like texture and needed to be handled with care.

2. Describing a specific shade of off-white color.

Example sentence: She chose an eggshell fabric to upholster her dining room chairs.

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