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collective noun of eggs

 

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Collective Noun of Eggs

Description:

A collective noun refers to a term used to describe a group of individuals or objects. In the case of eggs, there are a few different collective nouns commonly used to depict various quantities of eggs.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Clutch: It is a common collective noun used to refer to a group of eggs laid by birds or reptiles.

Example Sentence: The mother bird was fiercely guarding her clutch of eggs.

Sense 2:

Dozen: This collective noun represents a group of twelve eggs, typically used when referring to eggs used for cooking or baking.

Example Sentence: She bought a dozen eggs to make a delicious omelette.

Sense 3:

Carton: A carton is a packaging container commonly holding twelve or eighteen eggs, frequently seen in grocery stores.

Example Sentence: Can you please grab a carton of eggs from the refrigerator?

Sense 4:

Nest: Nest refers to a collective noun used when eggs are grouped together in a bird's or specific animal's nest.

Example Sentence: The children marveled at the sight of a nest filled with colorful eggs.

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