egg-bound

adjective

Meaning

(of a hen) Unable to pass an egg that has formed.
Constipated.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

eggbound(English)unpipped(English)unhatched(English)unhatchable(English)nonegg(English)unegged(English)nonhatched(English)nonbroody(English)

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Sources

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