shelled
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈʃɛɫd// UK //ʃˈɛld// shelled
adj. having a hard outer covering, like a nut or a crab. It can also describe something that has had its outer covering removed.
adj. possessing a hard outer layer or protective casing; alternatively, having had such a casing removed.
I prefer buying shelled peanuts because they are easier to eat.
The recipe requires two cups of shelled peas, which takes quite a long time to prepare by hand.
Biologists studied the remains of shelled organisms found in the sediment to determine the historical acidity levels of the ocean.
Usage
Participial adjective. When referring to food like nuts or peas, it usually means the shell has been removed; when referring to animals, it means they possess a shell.