Definitions

1. noun

The roundish reproductive body produced by hens, consisting of a hard shell and a yolk surrounded by a membrane.

“She cracked an egg into the bowl to make an omelette.”

2. noun

A fertilized ovum produced by a hen, especially one that is incubated and hatches.

“The farmer took the eggs from the coop to the incubator.”

3. noun

A cell that divides to produce offspring, especially a cell in a multicellular organism.

“The plant reproduced through the formation of eggs in its leaves.”

4. verb

To produce or lay eggs, especially as a hen.

“The chicken egged daily to feed her chicks.”

5. verb

To decorate or design something, especially a book or a cover, with an egg-shaped or egg-like design.

“The artist eegged the cover of the book with intricate patterns.”

6. verb

To cheat or deceive someone.

“The scammer eegged the victim out of their money.”

7. interjection

An expression of surprise or excitement.

“Egg! What a wonderful surprise!”

8. abbreviation

Eggshell.

“The fragile egg shell cracked easily.”