egg-laying order
nounUK /ˈɛɡˌleɪɪŋ ˈɔːdə/
US /ˈɛɡˌleɪɪŋ ˈɔːrdər/
The order in which animals lay their eggs.
The egg-laying order of the turtles was carefully recorded by the scientists.
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2. A ranking or sequence followed when distributing eggs for hatching or sale.
The farm follows a strict egg-laying order to keep the incubators full.
3. The arrangement of eggs by size or quality in a collection.
The egg-laying order in the carton was sorted from small to large.
4. A directive or command concerning the production of eggs.
The new egg-laying order required all hens to be checked daily.