ovary
//ˈoʊ.və.ri//
Noun
ovarySingular
ovariesPlural
1
A female reproductive organ in which eggs are produced, present in humans and other vertebrates as a pair.
The ovaries produce eggs and hormones.
2
The hollow base of the carpel of a flower, containing one or more ovules.
The ovary of the flower develops into a fruit after fertilization.