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egg in Latin

egg in Latin is ovum, ōvum — egg means an oval or round body laid by birds, reptiles, and many other animals, usually containing a developing embryo.

egg in Latin

ovum
noun
ōvum
noun

What does "egg" mean?

  1. noun An oval or round body laid by birds, reptiles, and many other animals, usually containing a developing embryo.
    "The bird's nest held four small speckled eggs."
  2. noun The edible egg of a domestic bird, especially a chicken, used as food.
    "She scrambled two eggs for breakfast."
  3. noun The female reproductive cell of an animal, from which offspring develop when fertilized.
    "Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell meets an egg."
  4. verb To urge or encourage someone, usually into doing something reckless (used with "on").
    "His friends egged him on until he agreed to the dare."

egg in a sentence

  • The bird's nest held four small speckled eggs.
  • She scrambled two eggs for breakfast.
  • Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell meets an egg.
  • His friends egged him on until he agreed to the dare.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "egg" in Latin?

"egg" in Latin is ovum, ōvum. egg means: An oval or round body laid by birds, reptiles, and many other animals, usually containing a developing embryo.

How do you use "egg" in a sentence?

Example: "The bird's nest held four small speckled eggs." In Latin, "egg" is ovum, ōvum.

Are there other ways to say "egg" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "egg": ovum, ōvum.

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