1. (n.) The oval or roundish body laid by domestic poultry and other birds, tortoises, etc. It consists of a yolk, usually surrounded by the white or albumen, and enclosed in a shell or strong membrane.

2. (n.) A simple cell, from the development of which the young of animals are formed; ovum; germ cell.

3. (n.) Anything resembling an egg in form.

4. (v. t.) To urge on; to instigate; to incite/

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