egg case

Meaning

1. noun A protective capsule that contains the eggs of some insects and molluscs

   A sand saucer is formed from egg cases.

2. noun The leathery egg of certain marine animals such as sharks and skate

   A mermaid's purse is a type of egg case.

Similar words

egg pod ootheca egg burster ant egg shell nest egg endocoprid cicada case eggery eggling

Word family

egg capsule egg cases