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Meaning of eggs
The primary meaning of the word "eggs" refers to round or oval bodies produced by females of many animal species, including birds, reptiles, and fish, which contain the embryo or developing young.
Etymology of eggs
The word "eggs" has its roots in Old English "æg" and Old Norse "egg", which are derived from the Proto-Germanic word "ajjiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "aig-" or "oi-".
Historically, the term "eggs" has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to the reproductive bodies of animals, and its meaning has expanded to include the food product over time.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "eggs" as the round or oval body produced by females of many animal species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, typically consisting of a protective shell, membranes, and nutrients, and containing the embryo or developing young.
- Another definition provided by Oxford Languages is related to the food product, where "eggs" refers to the eggs of birds, especially hens, used as food.
Usage Examples
- The chicken laid a dozen eggs in the coop this morning.
- The chef carefully cracked the eggs into the mixing bowl to make an omelette.
- The fish released its eggs into the water, where they would fertilize and develop.