shell-oneggs
nounUK /ʃɛl wʌn ɛɡz/
US /ʃɛl wʌn ɛɡz/
Shell-oneggs are eggs that still have their hard outer shell on them.
We bought a carton of shell-oneggs at the farm stand.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Eggs cooked and served while still inside their shells, such as boiled eggs.
For breakfast they served shell-oneggs with toast soldiers.
3. A playful term for eggs whose shells are used in crafts or decoration.
The kids painted shell-oneggs for the spring festival.
4. Eggs sold by the piece rather than cracked or processed, often at markets.
The market stall sells shell-oneggs by the half dozen.