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ovule

 

[ ˈɒvjuːl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botany

An ovule is a small structure in seed plants that develops into a seed after fertilization. It contains the female reproductive cell and is typically located within the ovary of a flower.

Synonyms

embryo sac, seed

Examples of usage

  • The ovule is fertilized by the pollen, leading to the formation of a seed.
  • Each ovary contains one or more ovules, which have the potential to develop into seeds.
  • The ovule plays a crucial role in the reproduction of flowering plants.

Translations

Translations of the word "ovule" in other languages:

🇵🇹 óvulo

🇮🇳 बीजांड

🇩🇪 Samenanlage

🇮🇩 bakal biji

🇺🇦 насінина

🇵🇱 zalążek

🇯🇵 胚珠 (haishu)

🇫🇷 ovule

🇪🇸 óvulo

🇹🇷 tohum taslağı

🇰🇷 배주 (baeju)

🇸🇦 بويضة

🇨🇿 vajíčko

🇸🇰 vajíčko

🇨🇳 胚珠 (pēizhū)

🇸🇮 semenčica

🇮🇸 egghola

🇰🇿 тұқым

🇬🇪 სათესლე

🇦🇿 toxum cücərtiləri

🇲🇽 óvulo

Etymology

The word 'ovule' originated from the Latin word 'ovulum', which means 'small egg'. It was first used in the mid-19th century to describe the structure in seed plants that develops into a seed. The study of ovules has been crucial in understanding plant reproduction and genetics.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,414, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.