ovariole

[ oh-vair-ee-ohl ]

noun

, Entomology.

1. any of several tubules that compose an insect ovary.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ovariole¹

1875–80; < New Latin ōvāri ( um ) ovary + Latin -ol- -ole ¹

Example Sentences

Ovariole: an ovarian tube: q.v.

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