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Bit of egg only spilt after throwing new vessel up (4,3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

yolk sac

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'bit of egg' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for yolk sac that I've seen before include "Something feeding an embryo" , "Bag containing yellow" , "soldiers may go for a dip" , "Provider of sustenance to an embryo" , "bag of yellow liquid" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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