Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ovule
noun
ˈəʊvjuːl
Definition
A small structure in seed plants that develops into a seed after fertilization.
Examples
- The ovule can be found within the ovary of the flower.
- After fertilization, the ovule transforms into a seed.
- In gymnosperms, the ovule is exposed on the surface of the cone scales.
Meaning
In botany, an ovule is the part of a seed plant that contains the female germ cell and can develop into a seed after fertilization.
Synonyms
- seed
- egg
