egg-bound

egg-bound
I. \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: egg (II) + bound
: unable to expel eggs in the normal manner — used of a fowl or a fish
II. noun (-s)
: the condition of being egg-bound

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eggˈ-bound adjective
In the state of being unable to expel eggs
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Main Entry:egg

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egg-bound «EHG BOWND», adjective.
(of hens) unable to discharge an egg from the oviduct.

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adj. (of a hen) unable through weakness or disease to expel its eggs

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