Eggs: meaning, definitions and examples

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eggs

 

[ ษ›ษกz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food item

Eggs are oval or round objects produced by female birds, reptiles, insects, and some mammals, containing a developing embryo and food supply. They are widely consumed by humans and are a significant source of protein and other essential nutrients. Eggs can be cooked in various ways, including boiling, frying, and baking. They are also a key ingredient in many dishes and recipes, such as omelets, cakes, and sauces.

Synonyms

egglet, ovum

Examples of usage

  • I love scrambled eggs for breakfast.
  • The recipe calls for two eggs and some flour.
  • She ordered a dozen eggs from the grocery store.

Translations

Translations of the word "eggs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ovos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคกเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ telur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะนั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jaja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ล“ufs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ huevos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yumurta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ„๋ž€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vejce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vajcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธก่›‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jajca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ egg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผั‹ั€ั‚า›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒชแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumurta

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ huevos

Etymology

The word 'egg' originates from the Old English 'รฆg', which has roots in the Proto-Germanic '*aiwaz' and the Proto-Indo-European '*oiแธฑs'. Throughout history, eggs have been a staple food in many cultures due to their nutritional value. They have been used by various civilizations dating back to ancient times, where they were seen not only as a food source but also as symbols of fertility and new life. In medieval times, eggs were included in the diet of both the rich and the poor, being relatively easy to obtain and cook. The practice of egg production scaled-up significantly with the domestication of birds like chickens around 2000 years ago. Modern egg farming has further transformed the way we produce and consume eggs, making them readily available year-round.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,423, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.