egg case
egg case · egg cases
A protective capsule that contains the eggs of some insects and molluscsA protective capsule that contains the eggs of some insects and molluscs
» The eggs in this case are fresher than those in the other case.
Die Eier in dieser Schachtel sind frischer als jene in der anderen Schachtel.
Die Eier in dieser Schachtel sind frischer als die in der anderen Schachtel.
Meaning
2 sensesA protective capsule that contains the eggs of some insects and molluscs
A sand saucer is formed from egg cases.
The leathery egg of certain marine animals such as sharks and skate
A mermaid's purse is a type of egg case.
Examples
1 sentencesThe eggs in this case are fresher than those in the other case.
deDie Eier in dieser Schachtel sind frischer als jene in der anderen Schachtel. — Tamy