egg-laying
adjectiveUK /ˈɛɡˌleɪɪŋ/
US /ˈɛɡˌleɪɪŋ/
An egg-laying animal is one that lays eggs.
The egg-laying hen sat quietly on her nest.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of producing and laying eggs.
Egg-laying happens in spring for many birds.
3. Describing a creature that reproduces by laying eggs rather than giving birth to live young.
Turtles are egg-laying animals.
4. A period or season when animals lay eggs.
During egg-laying, the farm collects fresh eggs each morning.