Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
egg
noun
/ɛɡ/
Definition
A rounded or oval reproductive body produced by birds, reptiles, and some other animals, typically containing a developing embryo.
Examples
- She fried an egg for breakfast.
- The bird laid three eggs in the nest.
- He has always loved deviled eggs at parties.
Meaning
In a biological context, an egg is the structure from which an animal develops after fertilization. It’s also commonly used in culinary terms to refer to the edible ovum of birds, particularly chickens.
Synonyms
- ova
- embryo
- spawn
