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egg case

noun

  1. Entomology. ootheca.
  2. Entomology. egg sac.


egg case

  1. A protective capsule of certain animals, such as insects and mollusks, that contains eggs.
  2. See egg sac


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Word History and Origins

Origin of egg case1

First recorded in 1840–50
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Example Sentences

The size of this egg-case depends on the size of the species, ranging from three to about eight inches in length.

How the cockroach deposits its egg-case; a study in insect behavior.

A similar structure, as the egg-case of spiders, earthworms, etc.

This egg case is often known as the "mermaid collar," on account of its striking resemblance to a collar.

The wasp tried to oviposit into the egg case but was upset and pursued by the cockroach.

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