ovary
Pronunciation:
/ˈəʊvəɹi//ˈoʊvəɹi/noun
Definitions
A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova and in mammals secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Example: The male testicles are homologous to the female ovaries.
The lower part of a pistil or carpel that bears ovules and ripens into fruit.