How to Spell ovary

ovary

//ˈəʊvəɹi//

ovary - noun

  • A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova and in mammals secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
  • The lower part of a pistil or carpel that bears ovules and ripens into fruit.
Source: Free Dictionary
"The male testicles are homologous to the female ovaries."

Usage examples

An ovary is a female reproductive organ found in animals and plants. It's part of how living things create new life.

Common misspellings

overy, ovairy, overie

Word family

ovarian, ovaries

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