ovule

ovule

noun \ˈäv-(ˌ)yü(ə)l also ˈōv-\

Definition of OVULE

1

: an outgrowth of the ovary of a seed plant that after fertilization develops into a seed

2

: a small egg; especially : one in an early stage of growth

—ovu·lar \-yə-lər\ adjective