in-shell eggs
nounUK /ɪn ʃɛl ɛɡz/
US /ɪn ʃɛl ɛɡz/
Eggs that still have their hard shell on.
The recipe calls for two in-shell eggs, so don't crack them yet.
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2. Eggs sold or stored with the shell intact rather than as liquid or powder.
The bakery buys in-shell eggs in bulk for its cakes.
3. Eggs boiled or cooked while still in the shell.
We packed in-shell eggs for the picnic lunch.
4. Eggs used for decoration or crafts because the shell is unbroken.
The children painted in-shell eggs for the spring festival.