egg

/ˈɛg/

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Noun
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
Noun
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
Noun
one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens; "she kicked him in the balls and got away"
Verb
throw eggs at
Verb
coat with beaten egg; "egg a schnitzel"