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1. | [ noun ] (biology,zoology) animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds | |
Related terms: | ovum nit roe silkworm_seed spawn roe yolk chalaza | |
2. | [ noun ] (food) oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food | |
Synonyms: | eggs | |
Related terms: | foodstuff Easter_egg shell egg_white egg_yolk protein | |
3. | [ verb ] (food) coat with beaten egg | |
Examples: | "egg a schnitzel" |
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Related terms: | coat cooking | |
4. | [ verb ] throw eggs at | |
Related terms: | pelt | |
5. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology,sexuality) one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens | |
Synonyms: | testicle ball orchis testis ballock bollock gonad nut | |
Examples: | "she kicked him in the balls and got away" |
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Related terms: | male_reproductive_gland gonad endocrine_gland undescended_testis cobblers male_reproductive_system male_genitalia vas_deferens spermatic_cord epididymis rete_testis seminiferous_tubule testicular_vein testicular_artery | |
Similar spelling: |
eggs Egge ego Ege EEG Eguia |