ovariole

/ˌɒvəriˈɔɪl, ˌoʊv-/

Definitions

1. noun

A small ovary or the immature ovary of a plant.

“The botanist studied the different stages of the plant’s development, including the formation of its ovariole.”

2. noun

In some plant species, a small, usually one-celled ovary.

“The ovariole in the flower contained the egg cell that would eventually develop into a seed.”

Synonyms

  • follicle
  • ovary

Antonyms

  • testicle