egg
egg /ˈɛg/
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
(
egg
)
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
The delicate shell of the egg cracked open, revealing the golden yolk inside
The delicate shell of the egg cracked open, revealing the golden yolk inside
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()
Oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
(
egg
, eggs
)
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
I like my eggs scrambled with a side of bacon
I like my eggs scrambled with a side of bacon
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One of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
(
ballock
[British, Vulgar, Non-standard] , bollock
[British, Vulgar] , egg
, ball
[Informal, Vulgar] , nut
[Vulgar] , orchis
, testis
, goolie
[British, Vulgar] , gooly
[British, Vulgar] , testicle
)
one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
She kicked him in the balls and got away
she kicked him in the balls and got away
verb
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(cooking) coat with beaten egg
(
egg
)
(cooking) coat with beaten egg
Egg a schnitzel
egg a schnitzel
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Throw eggs at
(
egg
)
throw eggs at