one-egg
|one-egg|
B2
/wʌn ɛɡ/
identical twins
Etymology
Etymology Information
'one-egg' originates from the English words 'one' and 'egg', where 'one' signifies singularity and 'egg' refers to an ovum.
Historical Evolution
'one-egg' has remained consistent in its usage, primarily in the context of describing identical twins.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a single egg', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'identical twins'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a single ovum or egg, often used in the context of twins that develop from a single fertilized egg.
The twins are one-egg, meaning they are identical.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 03:40