English noun: nest egg | |||
| 1. | nest egg (possession) a fund of money put by as a reserve | ||
| Synonyms | savings | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fund, monetary fund | ||
| 2. | nest egg (artifact) device consisting of an artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | device | ||