n. The body formed in the females of all animals (with the exception of a few of the lowest type, which are reproduced by gemmation or division), in which, by impregnation, the development of the fetus takes place; an ovum, ovule, or egg-cell; the procreative product of the female, corresponding to the sperm, sperm-cell, or spermatozoön of the male.n. Something like or likened to an egg in shape.n. [The egg was used by the early Christians as a symbol of the hope of the resurrection. The use of eggs at Easter has, doubtless, reference to the same idea. Eggs of marble have been found in the tombs of early Christians.]To apply eggs to; cover or mix with eggs, as cutlets, fish, bread, etc., in cooking.To pelt with eggs.To incite or urge; encourage; instigate; provoke: now nearly always with on.n. In cricket, no score; zero; a duck's egg.