Dagens Engelsk ord

egg

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Definitioner

Engelsk > Engelsk

egg

1. n. (zoology) An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, reptiles, insects and other animals, housing the embryo during its development.

2. n. The egg of a domestic fowl (especially a hen) or its contents, used as food.

I also determine the minimal amount of egg required to make good mayonnaise.

We made a big omelette with three eggs.

The farmer offered me some fresh eggs, but I told him I was allergic to egg.

3. n. (biology) The female primary cell, the ovum.

4. n. Anything shaped like an egg, such as an Easter egg or a chocolate egg.

5. n. A swelling on one's head, usually large or noticeable, associated with an injury.

6. n. (slang) A Caucasian who behaves as if they were (East) Asian (from being "white" outside and "yellow" inside).

7. n. (NZ, pejorative) A foolish or obnoxious person.

Shut up, you egg!

8. n. (informal) A person, fellow.

good egg

bad egg

tough egg

9. n. (LGBT) A person who has not yet realized they are transgender, or who is in the early stages of transitioning.

10. v. To throw eggs at.

11. v. To dip in or coat with beaten egg (cooking).

12. v. To distort a circular cross-section (as in a tube) to an elliptical or oval shape, either inadvertently or intentionally.

After I cut the tubing, I found that I had slightly egged it in the vise.

13. v. (transitive, obsolete except in egg on) To encourage, incite.

Svenska > Engelsk

ägg

1. n-n. (biology) egg; the female primary cell, the ovum

2. n-n. (zoology) egg; an approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, snakes, insects and other animals housing the embryo during its development.

3. n-n. The egg of a hen, goose, quail or other bird used by humans as food.

4. n-n. The contents of one or more (hen's usually) eggs used as a food.