egg
Plural
eggs
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an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food
An egg is a nutritious food obtained from birds, with chicken eggs being the most widely consumed. It consists of a shell, white, and yolk. Eggs are a rich source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, including vitamin D and choline. They can be cooked in various ways, such as boiled, fried, scrambled, or baked, and are used in a wide range of recipes, from breakfast dishes to baked goods to savory meals. Eggs are a versatile and popular food enjoyed by people worldwide.
- Can you help me crack the eggs for the cake batter?
- Eggs are a great source of protein.
- I love having a sunny-side-up egg on my avocado toast.
- She made a Spanish omelette by frying sliced potatoes and onions with beaten eggs.
- The children enjoyed eating soft-boiled eggs with buttered toast.
Synonyms:
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an oval or rounded object laid by birds, reptiles, fish, or certain invertebrates as part of their reproductive process
- In the aquarium, they watched the fish lay tiny eggs.
- Sarah was excited to watch the baby chicks hatch from their eggs.
- The chicken laid a fresh egg in the nesting box.
- The lizard buried her eggs in the sand for protection.
- The platypus lays eggs instead of giving birth to live young.
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a very small and special cell that is found inside female animals and plants
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a person who is trans but has not yet realized it, often used humorously or as a self-descriptor
- Me, the ultimate egg, questioning everything.
- That egg joked about suddenly realizing they might be trans.
- That egg energy hits different when you finally come out.
- An egg might start questioning their gender identity over time.
- When your friend calls you an egg and it's 100% accurate.