ovule Meaning & Definition
/ˈɒvjuːl/
What Does Ovule Mean?
Ovule is a noun that means The structure in a plant that develops into a seed after fertilization; the megasporangium of a seed plant with its enclosing integuments. It can also mean An immature ovum in mammals.
Word Facts for Ovule
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɒvjuːl/ |
| Plural | ovules |
Ovule Definition (Noun)
- The structure in a plant that develops into a seed after fertilization; the megasporangium of a seed plant with its enclosing integuments.
- An immature ovum in mammals.
Synonyms of Ovule
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Ovule synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ovule (plural ovules)
Origin of Ovule
Borrowed from French ovule (“ovum”), from Latin ōvum (“egg”). Doublet of ovolo.