oophoron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of ovary.

Pronunciation

/oʊˈɒfəɹɒn/

Word forms

oophoron oophorons

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek ᾠοφόρον (ōiophóron, “egg-bearer”), neuter of ᾠοφόρος (ōiophóros, “egg-bearing”). By surface analysis, oo- + -phore + -on.

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