ovum

/ˈəʊ.vəm/

ƏƱ · vəm (2 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

The female gamete in animals; the egg cell.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ōvum (“egg”). Doublet of egg, ey, huevo, and oeuf.

Example Sentences

  • "Coordinate term: spermatozoon"
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