Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eggs
Noun
/ɛɡz/
Definition
The oval or rounded reproductive body produced by female birds, reptiles, amphibians, and certain mammals; often eaten as food.
Examples
- She cooked two eggs for breakfast.
- The recipe calls for three large eggs.
- Eggs are a common ingredient in many dishes.
Meaning
Eggs are food items laid by female birds, typically composed of a protective shell, an albumen (egg white), and a yolk, containing nutrients vital for the development of an embryo.
Synonyms
- ovum
- ova
- embryo (in context of fertilized eggs)
