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egger

American  
[eg-er] / ˈɛg ər /

noun

  1. tent caterpillar.

egger British  
/ ˈɛɡə /

noun

  1. any of various widely distributed moths of the family Lasiocampidae, such as Lasiocampa quercus ( oak egger ) of Europe, having brown bodies and wings

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Etymology

Origin of egger

1695–1705; egg 1 + -er 1; the cocoon is egg-shaped

Example Sentences

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Looking at the flock, Ms. Saye pointed out a bantam Easter egger, a breed that lays blue eggs, and the black copper marans, a breed that is appreciated especially by French chefs for their eggs.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2014

The egger, Alexander Ivanovich Dorogo-kupetz, was mobbed by Sinatra's fans but rescued by police and ushers.

From Time Magazine Archive

The egger, one Alexander Ivanovich Dorogokupetz, was mobbed by Sinatra's fans but rescued by police and ushers.

From Time Magazine Archive

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