1 each of the female reproductive organs in which ova are produced.
2 the hollow base of the carpel of a flower, containing one or more ovules.
Derivatives:
ovarian adj. ovariectomy n. (pl. -ies) (in sense 1). ovariotomy n. (pl. -ies) (in sense 1). ovaritis n. (in sense 1).
Etymology: mod.L ovarium (as OVUM)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.