Eggs vs. Ova — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Eggs and Ova
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Definitions
Eggs➦
A female gamete; an ovum. Also called egg cell.
Ova➦
Plural of ovum.
Eggs➦
The round or oval female reproductive body of various animals, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and insects, consisting usually of an embryo surrounded by nutrient material and a protective covering.
Ova➦
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Eggs➦
The oval, thin-shelled reproductive body of a bird, especially that of a hen, used as food.
Ova➦
See Ovum.
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Eggs➦
Something having the ovoid shape of an egg.
Eggs➦
(Slang) A fellow; a person
He's a good egg.
Eggs➦
To cover with beaten egg, as in cooking.
Eggs➦
(Slang) To throw eggs at.
Eggs➦
To encourage or incite to action. Used with on
The racing fans egged their favorites on.
Eggs➦
Plural of egg
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Eggs➦
Oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
