0
Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Some questions.

We know hen gives eggs to us. What is the specific verb to say for "giving birth to an egg."?

Vivekanand
  

Top answer

Usually, we say that the hen laid the egg. Hens, snakes and insects all lay eggs . Very formally, they oviposit .

  • Usually, we say that the hen laid the egg.
  • Hens, snakes and insects all lay eggs .
  • Very formally, they oviposit .
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
Usually, we say that the hen laid the egg. Hens, snakes and insects all lay eggs. Very formally, they oviposit.

Related Questions