Definition of egg
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: the hard-shelled reproductive body produced by a bird and especially by the common domestic chicken
also
: its contents used as food
b
: an animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum together with its nutritive and protective envelopes and having the capacity to develop into a new individual capable of independent existence
c
: ovum
2
: something resembling an egg
egg on one's face
: a state of embarrassment or humiliation
egg
verb (1)
egged; egging; eggs
Definition of egg (Entry 2 of 3)
: to incite to action
—usually used with on
egg
verb (2)
egged; egging; eggs
Definition of egg (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of egg was in the 13th century
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