Egg

usgb/eɡ/
noun

The oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile or fish, often containing a young animal.

The bird feeds the worms to its eggs in the nest.
Visual representation of "egg" - The oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile or fish, often containing a young animal.

Often appears as...

  • lay an egg
  • egg yolks
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Animal Origin

Understand 'egg' refers to offspring housed within a protective layer, not just a food item.

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The turtle laid eggs in the sand.
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Species Variation

Eggs can vary in size and color depending on the species, some may be speckled or plain.

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We found tiny, speckled bird eggs in the tree.
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Metaphorical Use

'Egg' can be used metaphorically to denote something new or a start of a process.

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Their new business idea was still in the egg.
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