Ei

Definitions of Ei
  1. noun
    the female reproductive cell; the female gamete
    synonyms: Eizelle
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    type of:
    Keimzelle
    a mature sexual reproductive cell having a single set of unpaired chromosomes
  2. noun
    oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
    synonyms: Hühnerei
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    type of:
    Nährmittel
    a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
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