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papershell

papershell

6.0
A nut with a very thin shell that breaks easily
  • noun
  • /ˈpeɪpərˌʃɛl/
  • US
translation icon : nuez de cáscara delgada
  • The papershell almonds are my favorite because they require less effort to peel.

Examples

  • Papershell pecans are prized for their thin shells, making them easier to crack open.

  • But Otis Jr. didn't know a good papershell pecan tree was worth a hundred times his and Brother's squatty old mulberry.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • During the harvest, we collected a variety of nuts, including papershell walnuts which are known for their delicate shells.

Synonyms

nut
vspapershell
337 1.0

A large hard seed with a shell that you can eat

has a very thin shell that breaks easily
edible nut
vspapershell
1 2.0

A hard-shelled seed with an edible part inside, like an almond or walnut

has a very thin shell that breaks easily

How Thin

papershell
  • US
6.0
hard-shelled
1 3.6

Surface Forms

papershell singular
papershells plural

Morphology

papershell = paper + shell (transparent) = paper + shell

The compound denotes a shell that is very thin and paper-like; the meaning is directly and predictably derived from 'paper' + 'shell'.

Etymology

The word papershell comes from joining paper and shell, meaning the shell is 'as thin as paper'. That's why a papershell nut has a very thin, easily broken shell and is easier to crack and eat.