egg — an oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, usually containing a developing embryo
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, usually containing a developing embryo
Pronunciation (IPA): /eɡ/
Example Sentences
- Don't put all your eggs in one basket - diversify your investments!
- The comedian really laid an egg last night - nobody laughed at his jokes.
- She's a good egg - always helping others without expecting anything in return.
egg
NOUN[/eɡ/]
an oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or invertebrate, usually containing a developing embryo
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'egg' derives from Old Norse 'egg', which descended from the common ancestor language of the Germanic language family. Notably, the modern English form 'egg' replaced the Old English 'æg' following Viking invasions and Norse linguistic influence during the medieval period.
Breakdown
Old Norse 'egg' → Middle English 'egge' → Modern English 'egg'. The word represents a simple Germanic root with no productive morphological components; it appears to be an ancient term inherited from Proto-Indo-European origins.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Don't put all your eggs in one basket - diversify your investments!”
“The comedian really laid an egg last night - nobody laughed at his jokes.”
“She's a good egg - always helping others without expecting anything in return.”
“Walking on eggshells around my boss is exhausting!”
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