Dictionary Entry
egg
nounFind the meaning of the word egg, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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The oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, or insect, from which a young animal hatches.
Example Sentence
The hen sat on her eggs to keep them warm until they hatched.
Usage Note
Used to refer to the reproductive cell of a female animal, especially a bird, or the food product derived from it, commonly eaten for breakfast or used in cooking.
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