Fried egg
WordNet
noun
(1) Eggs cooked by sauteing in oil or butter; sometimes turned and cooked on both sides
WiktionaryText
Noun
- An egg that has been shallow fried, often in butter, with an unbroken yolk.
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- A golf ball half-buried in sand in a bunker.
Usage notes
- Commonly referred to in parts of the US as "egg, sunny side up" or "egg, over easy".
Dictionary notes
- American Heritage Dictionary (via answers.com), Collins Word Exchange, Merriam-Webster Online and MSN Encarta Dictionary all have no entry.