ovary

/ˈəʊvəɹi//ˈoʊvəɹi/

noun

  1. 1

    A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova and in mammals secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

    The male testicles are homologous to the female ovaries.
  2. 2

    The lower part of a pistil or carpel that bears ovules and ripens into fruit.

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