Egg
/eɪɡ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Definition of Egg
noun
- An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, reptiles, insects and other animals, housing the embryo during its development.
- The egg of a domestic fowl (especially a hen) or its contents, used as food.
"I also determine the minimal amount of egg required to make good mayonnaise."
- The female primary cell, the ovum.
- Anything shaped like an egg, such as an Easter egg or a chocolate egg.
- A swelling on one's head, usually large or noticeable, associated with an injury.