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ovary

Syllabification: (o·va·ry)

Pronunciation: /ˈōv(ə)rē/

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Definition of ovary

noun (plural ovaries)

a female reproductive organ in which ova or eggs are produced, present in humans and other vertebrates as a pair.
Botany the hollow base of the carpel of a flower, containing one or more ovules.