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eggs

/eɡz/

[/eɡz/]

plural of egg

Beginnernoun

Definition

Eggs is the plural of egg, oval objects laid by birds that are eaten as food.

Example

I need six eggs for the cake.

I need six eggs for the cake.

Etymology

From Old Norse 'egg'; the plural adds '-s'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in cooking.

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