Definition of "eggcup" [eggcup]

• A cup for holding a usually soft-boiled egg. (noun)

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• "Somehow, it thrived, accepting mashed worm from the end of a toothpick, and eventually, birdseed from an eggcup, which it managed on its own."
• "Boiled wheat and peas, hardboiled egg, cherry tomates, chili cheese bits (ovenbaked), a mini Crème Brulee (made from a mix with the help of an eggcup as form) and frozen mango pieces, Thai basil as decoration."
• "She's regretted that choice ever since, to the point that when we see other things she's waffling on I ask her, "Is it an eggcup?""