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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.

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Word Description / Examples
ovule

Repeating for clarification, this is the botanical term used to refer to the small structure that will turn into a seed after fertilization.

  • Scientists study the development of the ovule to understand plant reproduction.
  • The ovule contains the future plant embryo.
seed

This term is used to describe the matured ovule after fertilization and development, which can grow into a new plant. It is commonly used in everyday language as well as in scientific contexts.

  • Farmers plant seeds in the spring.
  • Sunflower seeds are a popular snack.
embryo sac

This is a technical term in plant biology referring to the female gametophyte inside the ovule, which contains the egg cell that will be fertilized to form a plant embryo.

  • The embryo sac develops within the ovule and houses the egg cell.
  • Fertilization occurs within the embryo sac.

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.