egg
UK: eɡ | US: ɛɡ
n. a rounded reproductive body produced by birds, reptiles, or other animals, typically enclosed in a shell
n. (informal) a person or thing with specified qualities ("a good egg")
vt. (informal) to urge or encourage someone to do something ("egg someone on")
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The word "egg" traces back to Old Norse egg, which replaced the Old English ǣg (of Germanic origin). Both terms share a Proto-Indo-European root ōwyo- or ōwyóm, meaning "bird's egg." The Norse influence during Viking settlements in England led to the adoption of egg over ǣg. The word has retained its simple, monosyllabic form and core meaning across centuries, reflecting its fundamental role in daily life and language.
She boiled an egg for breakfast.
The bird laid three eggs in its nest.
He’s such a funny egg—always making jokes.
Don’t egg him on; he’ll only get more reckless.
The recipe calls for two eggs and a cup of flour.