Definitions for eggs
eggs

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. egg, eggsnoun

   oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

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1. eggs

   Humans and human ancestors have scavenged and eaten animal eggs for millions of years. Humans in Southeast Asia had domesticated chickens and harvested their eggs for food by 1500 BCE. The most widely consumed eggs are those of fowl, especially chickens. Eggs of other birds, including ostriches and other ratites, are eaten regularly but much less commonly than those of chickens. People may also eat the eggs of reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Fish eggs consumed as food are known as roe or caviar. Bird and reptile eggs consist of a protective eggshell, albumen (egg white), and vitellus (egg yolk), contained within various thin membranes. Egg yolks and whole eggs store significant amounts of protein and choline, and are widely used in cookery. Due to their protein content, the United States Department of Agriculture formerly categorized eggs as Meats within the Food Guide Pyramid (now MyPlate). Despite the nutritional value of eggs, there are some potential health issues arising from cholesterol content, salmonella contamination, and allergy to egg proteins. Chickens and other egg-laying creatures are kept widely throughout the world and mass production of chicken eggs is a global industry. In 2009, an estimated 62.1 million metric tons of eggs were produced worldwide from a total laying flock of approximately 6.4 billion hens. There are issues of regional variation in demand and expectation, as well as current debates concerning methods of mass production. In 2012, the European Union banned battery husbandry of chickens.

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1. eggs

   Eggs are oval or round objects laid by females of various species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, which typically contain a developing embryo that nourishes and protects it until it is capable of surviving independently. In culinary terms, 'eggs' often refer to those laid by chickens, which are used as a staple food ingredient in many cultures worldwide due to their high protein content, versatility and various health benefits.

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1. Eggs

   Eggs was a Washington, DC based indie rock band centered around Andrew Beaujon. The band was active in the early and mid nineteen-nineties and was signed to prominent indie pop record label TeenBeat Records.

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1. Eggs

   Animal reproductive bodies, or the contents thereof, used as food. The concept is differentiated from OVUM, the anatomic or physiologic entity.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. eggs

   These nutritious articles of food might be used longer at sea than is usual. The shell of the egg abounds with small pores, through which the aqueous part of the albumen constantly exhales, and the egg in consequence daily becomes lighter, and approaches its decomposition. Reaumur varnished them all over, and thus preserved eggs fresh for two years; then carefully removing the varnish, he found that such eggs were still capable of producing chickens. Some employ, with the same intention, lard or other fatty substance for closing the pores, and others simply immerse the egg for an instant in boiling water, by which its albumen is in part coagulated, and the power of exhalation thereby checked. Eggs packed in lime-water suffered to drain, have after three years' absence in the West Indies been found good; this does not destroy vitality.

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1. eggsnoun

   Plural noun of the word egg.

   The chicken hatches about six eggs a day during the spring and summer months so we collect them daily, the number varies in the autumn and winter months so we adapt our routine.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 27, 2016  

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1. EGGS

   What does EGGS stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the EGGS acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Foodstuff

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'eggs' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2869

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'eggs' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1915

How to pronounce eggs?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say eggs in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of eggs in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of eggs in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of eggs in a Sentence

1. Eva Cai Winnie Choi:

   Although Hong Kong's law prohibits unmarried women from using their eggs, it is considered a safety net so they can come back to Hong Kong to use the eggs when they get married years later.

2. Sir Robert Anthony Eden:

   If you've broken the eggs, you should make the omelette.

3. Christian Aue:

   Nobody puts all eggs in one basket.

4. Amy Adams:

   Eggs contain many nutrients that are important for sleep and overall general health. Research shows eggs are one food that is higher in melatonin, which has been shown to induce sleep.

5. My Nguyen:

   Custard toast is a complete meal with complex carbs if you choose a whole grain bread, protein and fat from the Greek yogurt and eggs and micronutrients and antioxidants from the berries, the drizzle of maple syrup or agave slightly sweetens it up so you have all the pleasure points of sweet and savory.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=eggs
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggs
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=eggs
5. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=eggs