eggnancy

English

Etymology

Blend of egg +‎ pregnancy

Noun

eggnancy (uncountable)

1. (informal, rare) The condition of being eggnant.
   • 2002 June 29, CreativeAlchemy, “Re: Help!!! ASAP!!!!”, in rec.pets.birds‎^[1] (Usenet), message-ID <20020629072544.26817.00001732@mb-da.aol.com>:

     Baths are very healthy during "eggnancy" and also while the hen is sitting on the nest after she's laid.

Related terms

• eggnant