English dictionary
egg
/E/g/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
Source: WordNet 3.0
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oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
Synonyms eggsSource: WordNet 3.0
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one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The oval or roundish body laid by domestic poultry and other birds, tortoises, etc. It consists of a yolk, usually surrounded by the "white" or albumen, and inclosed in a shell or strong membrane.
Source: webster1913
verb
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throw eggs at
Source: WordNet 3.0
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coat with beaten egg
ExamplesEgg a schnitzel.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To urge on; to instigate; to incite&?;
Source: webster1913