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unshelled
[/ʌnˈʃɛld/]
adjective
sem casca
1.
Not having had the shell removed; still in its natural outer covering
The recipe calls for unshelled peanuts.
A receita pede amendoins sem casca removida.
2.
Not having been attacked or bombarded with shells (military context)
The unshelled village was fortunate to escape the conflict.
A aldeia que não foi bombardeada teve sorte de escapar do conflito.
Synonyms
shelled
with shell
unpeeled
Antonyms
shelled
peeled
hulled
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sem casca
Most common usage for food items
Portugal
com casca
Alternative phrasing emphasizing the presence of shell
General Brazilian
inteiro
Used colloquially for whole/intact nuts or seeds
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the shell
natural state
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