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Definition of scrambled egg
scrambled egg
Plural:scrambled eggs
• noun
1
A dish prepared by beating the whites and yolks of eggs together, often with a small amount of milk or butter, and cooking the mixture in a pan while stirring until it forms soft curds.
Example
"She served a plate of warm scrambled egg with buttered toast and fresh fruit for breakfast."
2
Elaborate gold or silver metallic embroidery, often resembling oak leaves, worn on the visor of a uniform cap by senior military or naval officers (usually used in the plural).
Example
"The admiral's dress cap was immediately recognizable by the rows of gold scrambled eggs decorating the visor."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scrambled egg. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scrambled-egg