egg

Meanings

• noun

  An oval object laid by a bird, reptile, or fish, containing one or more developing embryos.

  - "The hen laid an egg this morning."
  - "Birds sit on their eggs to keep them warm."

• verb

  To cover or coat with an outer layer, as if with an egg.

  - "The teacher egged on the students to answer the question."
  - "The cake was egged with a thick batter before baking."

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Pronunciation

1. /eɪɡ/
   
   
   
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2. /eɪɡ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with egg
leg , peg , dreg , reg

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Variants

List of all variants of egg that leads to same result
egg , egg on one's face , eggier , eggiest , eggless , eggs , eggy , egg on her face , egg on his face , egg on its face , egg on my face , egg on our faces , egg on their face , egg on their faces , egg on your face , egg on your faces , egged , egging , egg and dart , egg and darts , eggs and darts , egg capsule , egg case , egg cases , egg cell , egg cells , egg cream , egg creams , egg foo yong , egg foo yongs , egg foo young , egg foo youngs , egg foo yung , egg foo yungs , egg roll , egg rolls , egg timer , egg timers

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Etymology

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Old English ēgan, from ēg, an egg; akin to eag 'eye'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest egg ever recorded was laid by a ostrich in 1873, weighing over 5 pounds (2.3 kg).

2. An egg is not actually white; it is clear and contains no color until it is exposed to air and the blood vessels in the yolk begin to break down, releasing the pigment.

3. Eggs are a rich source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, making them a popular food item around the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eggshell: The outer covering of an egg, which protects the developing embryo.

2. Fertilized egg: An egg that contains a developing embryo, which has been fertilized by a sperm.

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Culture

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In many cultures, the egg is a symbol of new life and renewal. Eggs have been used in various religious and mythological traditions, as well as in art and literature. For example, in Christianity, the egg is a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus.

How to Memorize "egg"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine holding a chicken egg in your hand. Visualize its shape, size, and color. Think about the feeling of its smooth surface and the weight in your hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'egg' with the image of a hen or a chicken. Imagine a hen sitting on a nest of eggs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pancakes' to remember the order of the planets in our solar system. Replace 'Nine' with 'Eggs' to remember the parts of an egg: yolk, white, and shell.

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