Egg
WordNet
noun
(1) 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
(2) One of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
"She kicked him in the balls and got away"
(3) Oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
verb
(4) Coat with beaten egg
"Egg a schnitzel"
(5) Throw eggs at
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Etymology 1
From , from , by Holtzmann's Law from .
Noun
- An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, snakes, insects and other animals housing the embryo during its development.
- The egg of a domestic fowl as an item of food.
- The contents of one or more (hen's usually) eggs as a culinary ingredient, etc.
- I also determine the minimal amount of egg required to make good mayonnaise.
- The female primary cell, the ovum.
- A woman of Caucasian (Western) nature, who has a desire to learn and immerse herself in the Asian Culture.
- An injury on one's head, normally large or noticeable.
Verb
- To throw eggs at.
- To dip in or coat with beaten egg (cooking).
Verb
- To encourage, incite.