noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
for eggs; egg-laying
Used attributively to describe livestock or poultry raised primarily for egg production, as in 卵用鶏 (egg-laying chicken).
This farm raises chickens for eggs.
Breeding methods differ between egg-laying breeds and meat breeds.
egg-laying breed
egg-laying hen; layer
Compound of 卵 (egg) and 用 (use, purpose), literally 'for egg use'.