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Meaning of chicken shell | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The shell of young oysters, harvested for pearls and for use in ornamental work.

Examples

“Port Essington, one of the "likeliest" places, proved its reputation, and the fishers raised what is known as the best kind of "chicken shell" without any diving appliances whatever.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

chicken shop chicken sickle chicken snake chicken soup chicken stakes chicken strips

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