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eggs

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/ɛɡz/ · eggs

An oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or insect, containing the developing embryo.

Meanings

nounformal

An oval or round object laid by a female bird, reptile, fish, or insect, containing the developing embryo.

ایک بیضوی یا گلائے دار چیز جو مادہ پرندے، رینگنے والے جانور، مچھلی، یا کیڑے کے ذریعہ رکھتا ہے، جو ترقی پذیر جنین پر مشتمل ہوتی ہے۔

انڈہ

anda

Synonyms

ovaegg cellembryoبیضہانڈہپروان

Common Collocations

  • boiled eggs
  • fried eggs
  • scrambled eggs

Example Sentences

I like to eat boiled eggs for breakfast.

مجھے ناشتہ میں اُبلے ہوئے انڈے کھانا پسند ہے۔

Mujhe nashtay mein ubalay huay anday khana pasand hai.

Eggs are a good source of protein.

انڈے پروٹین کا ایک اچھا ذریعہ ہیں۔

Anday protein ka aik acha zarya hain.

She bought a dozen eggs from the market.

اس نے بازار سے ایک درجن انڈے خریدے۔

Us ne bazaar se aik darjan anday kharide.

Easily Confused With

eggplant:Eggplant is a vegetable, while eggs are reproductive bodies from birds.

Word Family

egg
nounانڈہ
eggless
adjectiveانڈہ سے پاک
eggshell
nounانڈے کا چھلکا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the phrase 'egg-citing breakfast' to remember the word.

Imagine a sunny-side up egg on a plate.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "ægg" — egg

First known use: 12th century

The word has been used in English since before the 12th century, primarily referring to the oval reproductive body produced by female birds.