1. nest_egg
noun. device consisting of an artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it.
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2. nest
noun. ['ˈnɛst'] a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young.
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- nest (English)
- nest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. nest
verb. ['ˈnɛst'] inhabit a nest, usually after building.
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- nest (English)
- nest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. nest
verb. ['ˈnɛst'] fit together or fit inside.
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- nest (English)
- nest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. nest
noun. ['ˈnɛst'] a kind of gun emplacement.
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- nest (English)
- nest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. nest
noun. ['ˈnɛst'] a cosy or secluded retreat.
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- nest (English)
- nest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. nest
verb. ['ˈnɛst'] move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position.
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- nest (English)
- nest (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. egg
noun. ['ˈɛg'] animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds.
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- egg (English)
- egge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- eggja (Old Norse)
9. egg
noun. ['ˈɛg'] oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food.
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- egg (English)
- egge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- eggja (Old Norse)
10. egg
noun. ['ˈɛg'] one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens.
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- egg (English)
- egge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- ecg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- eggja (Old Norse)