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ovule

/ˈoʊjuːl/ noun · British & US
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What does ovule mean?

noun

A small, usually oval or spherical structure in a plant that contains the female reproductive cells, or a small, usually oval or spherical structure in an animal that contains the female reproductive cells.

Example

"The ovule of the flower contained the seeds that would grow into new plants."

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