Definitions for ovaries

ovaries o·va·ry

Spelling: [oh-vuh-ree]
IPA: /ˈoʊ və ri/

Ovaries is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 225 anagrams from letters in ovaries (aeiorsv).

Definitions for ovaries

noun

  1. Anatomy, Zoology. the female gonad or reproductive gland, in which the ova and the hormones that regulate female secondary sex characteristics develop.
  2. Botany. the enlarged lower part of the pistil in angiospermous plants, enclosing the ovules or young seeds.

Origin of ovaries

From the New Latin word ōvārium, dating back to 1650-60. See ovum, -ary

Examples for ovaries

Instead of a virtual punch in the ovaries, Paltrow should get a round of applause.

Can you find any plants that have their stamens and ovaries on separate individuals?

My doctor says my ovaries are affected also and will have to be taken out.

That is why the stamens with the pollen in them are right over the ovaries.

It normally occurs during weeks six and eight of pregnancy, when the placenta takes over production of hormones from the ovaries.

At this time, too, tumors or swellings of the ovaries are apt to commence.

It may be produced by any excitement of the womb or ovaries, and by over-nursing.

In girls, ovaritis, or inflammation of the ovaries may be present.

In a girl five years of age, fifteen follicles were counted in the ovaries.

ovaries, so safe and well,” Fageeh intones, “so you can make lots and lots of babies.

Word Value for ovaries
Scrable

10

Words with friends

11

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