oeuf

Definitions of oeuf
  1. noun
    the female reproductive cell; the female gamete
    synonyms: cellule germinale, ovule
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    types:
    ovule
    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
    frai
    the mass of eggs deposited by fish or amphibians or molluscs
    oeuf de poisson
    the eggs or egg-laden ovary of a fish
    type of:
    gamète
    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
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    type of:
    aliment, produit alimentaire
    a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food
  3. noun
    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
    synonyms: ovule
    see moresee less
    types:
    frai
    the mass of eggs deposited by fish or amphibians or molluscs
    oeuf de poisson
    the eggs or egg-laden ovary of a fish
    laitance
    the egg mass or spawn of certain crustaceans such as the lobster
    type of:
    cellule germinale, ovule
    the female reproductive cell; the female gamete
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