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egg1

 
pronunciation:
eg
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a cell in a female animal or in some kinds of plants that can develop into a new individual after it is fertilized.
definition 2: a round or oval object that contains what may become a young bird, reptile, insect, or other animal. Each egg includes food to help a developing animal grow. Bird and reptile eggs have shells. Some kinds of eggs are used as food by people and other animals.
 
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  • eggbeater:
    a tool for beating eggs.
  • eggshell:
    the shell of an egg.
  • egg white:
    the white part inside an egg.
  • egg yolk:
    the yellow part inside an egg.
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