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Egg

Verb / eg / Another word for egg — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an oval or round object with a hard shell that is laid by a female bird and which contains a baby bird

Synonyms & similar words

bollock ballock testicle testis orchis eggs nut ball ovum embryo seed germ spore spawn caviar roe bouillon consommé stock broth yolk white shell eggshell albumen mousseline custard omelet

Common collocations

  • chicken egg
  • bird egg
  • raw egg
  • scrambled egg
  • fried egg
  • hard-boiled egg
  • egg yolk
  • egg white

Word family

noun egg
verb egg on

Usage note

The word 'egg' primarily refers to the reproductive cell produced by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects. It is also used metaphorically to represent potential or a beginning.

Example sentences

  1. I love to eat eggs for breakfast.
  2. My mom boiled some eggs for our picnic.
  3. The bird laid an egg in the nest.
  4. The chef used eggs to make the cake.
  5. I don't like my eggs scrambled.

Quotes

  • The egg is the organic vessel containing the zygote in which an animal embryo develops until it can survive on its own.
  • Eggs are a great source of protein and nutrition.
  • The egg symbolizes new beginnings and rebirth.

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