egg

US /eɡ/
UK /eɡ/
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1.

an oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, or insect, containing an embryo from which a new young animal is hatched.

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The bird laid an egg in the nest.
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We had scrambled eggs for breakfast.
1.

to encourage or incite someone to do something, especially something foolish or risky.

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His friends egged him on to jump into the cold water.
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Don't egg her on, she's already upset.
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