Word Study
ovulate
CIDE DICTIONARY
ovulate, a.
Containing an ovule or ovules. [1913 Webster]
ovulate, v. i.
To produce ova and discharge them from an ovary or ovarian follicle. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
ovulate, v.intr. produce ova or ovules, or discharge them from the ovary.
Derivative
ovulation n. ovulatory adj.
Etymology
mod.L ovulum (as OVULE)
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