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eggs

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈɛɡz// UK //ˈɛɡz// eggs

n. the oval objects that birds and some other animals produce, which people often cook and eat for food.

n. the oval or round reproductive bodies produced by female animals, particularly birds, consisting of a developing embryo surrounded by a yolk and albumen. When used in a culinary context, it typically refers to those produced by chickens.


SIMPLE

I usually have two boiled eggs for breakfast.

CONTEXTUAL

The recipe requires you to whisk the eggs until they are light and fluffy before adding the flour.

COMPLEX

While most commercial production relies on chicken eggs, many high-end restaurants now incorporate duck or quail eggs to provide distinct textures and richer flavor profiles to their signature dishes.

Synonyms
Usage

Countable when referring to individual units; can behave as an uncountable mass when discussed as a food substance in large quantities.

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