eggs

eggs · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of egg; oval objects laid by female birds, reptiles, or fish.

  2. 2.

    Eggs from domestic hens used as food.

  3. 3.

    Female reproductive cells; ova.

Phrases & expressions

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    don't put all your eggs in one basket — don't risk everything on a single venture
  • •
    as sure as eggs is eggs — absolutely certain
  • •
    to teach your grandmother to suck eggs — to give advice to someone more experienced

Related words

See also: breakfast, egg, omelet
Synonyms: ova

Etymology

Plural of egg, from Old Norse egg.