It may have come before the chicken? Crossword Clue

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It may have come before the chicken? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
2. one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens
(verb)
1. coat with beaten egg
2. throw eggs at

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BEFORE (adverb)
1. earlier in time; previously
2. at or in the front
CHICKEN (noun)
1. a domestic fowl bred for flesh or eggs; believed to have been developed from the red jungle fowl
2. a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy
CHICKEN (adjective)
1. easily frightened

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