egg meaning and definition

EGG noun

Definition of egg (noun)

1. 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
2. oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
   • synonyms: eggs
3. one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
   • "she kicked him in the balls and got away"
   • synonyms: ball, ballock, bollock, nut, orchis, testicle, testis

EGG verb

Definition of egg (verb)

1. throw eggs at
2. coat with beaten egg
   • "egg a schnitzel"