Word
ovary
US/ˈoʊˌvɝi/
UK/ˈəʊvəɹi/
Definition
n. the part of a woman's body where eggs are made. In plants, it is the part that holds the seeds after the flower has finished blooming.
n. the female reproductive organ in humans and many other vertebrates, responsible for producing and releasing ova. In botany, it refers to the enlarged base of a pistil that develops into a fruit after fertilization.
Examples
“The ovary produces the eggs that a woman releases.”
“In many flowering plants, the ovary develops into a protective fruit that contains the seeds.”
“The development of the ovary is regulated by a complex hormonal cycle that ensures the body is prepared for potential pregnancy.”
Examples
simple
“The ovary produces the eggs that a woman releases.”
contextual
“In many flowering plants, the ovary develops into a protective fruit that contains the seeds.”
complex
“The development of the ovary is regulated by a complex hormonal cycle that ensures the body is prepared for potential pregnancy.”
Real-World Examples
“This study instead followed where chemicals ended up throughout the colony and examined their effects on the queen, her ovaries, her eggs, and the wax.” Etymology
From New Latin ovarium, from Medieval Latin ovaria (“bird ovary”), from Latin ovum (“egg”). Doublet of ovarium.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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