unshelled nuts
nounUK /ʌnˈʃeld nʌts/
US /ʌnˈʃeld nʌts/
Nuts that still have their hard outer shell on.
We bought a bag of unshelled nuts to crack open at the party.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Nuts sold with their protective covering intact for freshness.
The store keeps unshelled nuts in a separate bin.
3. Nuts that have not been removed from their hard case.
Squirrels bury unshelled nuts to eat later.
4. A snack category of nuts still in their shells.
Holiday tables often have a bowl of unshelled nuts.