eggstraggler
/ˈɛɡˌstræɡlə/nounVerified NewAlso in: Eistreuner (Deutsch) · huevaguardia (Español) · œutraînard (Français)
The single egg left in the box, always overlooked, always the one the recipe needed two of.
The eggstraggler survives every count: one egg remains where two were assumed. It waits through the week, the last of its dozen, unchosen in favor of newer eggs. When finally used, it is cracked with respect, the way one thanks the last soldier of a campaign.
Etym. — egg + straggler — the rear-guard of the carton.
Rel. — milkendurance · pantryillusion
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