papershell

1 6.0

A nut with a very thin shell that breaks easily

noun
/ˈpeɪpərˌʃɛl/

: 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

324 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

1 6.0

thin-shelled

1 3.8

hard-shelled

7 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.