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egg

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/ɛɡ/
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an oval or round thing that is produced by a chicken and can be used for food

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An egg is a nutritious food obtained from birds, with chicken eggs being the most widely consumed. It consists of a shell, white, and yolk. Eggs are a rich source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, including vitamin D and choline. They can be cooked in various ways, such as boiled, fried, scrambled, or baked, and are used in a wide range of recipes, from breakfast dishes to baked goods to savory meals. Eggs are a versatile and popular food enjoyed by people worldwide.

  • Can you help me crack the eggs for the cake batter?
  • Eggs are a great source of protein.
  • I love having a sunny-side-up egg on my avocado toast.
  • She made a Spanish omelette by frying sliced potatoes and onions with beaten eggs.
  • The children enjoyed eating soft-boiled eggs with buttered toast.
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an oval or rounded object laid by birds, reptiles, fish, or certain invertebrates as part of their reproductive process

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  • In the aquarium, they watched the fish lay tiny eggs.
  • Sarah was excited to watch the baby chicks hatch from their eggs.
  • The chicken laid a fresh egg in the nesting box.
  • The lizard buried her eggs in the sand for protection.
  • The platypus lays eggs instead of giving birth to live young.
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one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens

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a very small and special cell that is found inside female animals and plants

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a person who is trans but has not yet realized it, often used humorously or as a self-descriptor

  • Me, the ultimate egg, questioning everything.
  • That egg joked about suddenly realizing they might be trans.
  • That egg energy hits different when you finally come out.
  • An egg might start questioning their gender identity over time.
  • When your friend calls you an egg and it's 100% accurate.