Definition of OVA

ova

Noun

  • the female reproductive cell; the female gamete
  • plural of ovum

Prep

  • Pronunciation spelling of over.

General

  • The plural form of the noun 'ovum'.

Examples

  • The biologist studied the OVA under a microscope, observing the early stages of development.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ova, plural of ovum (“egg”).

Synonyms

egg cell, ovum

Scrabble Score: 6

ova: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ova: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ova: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

ova: valid Words With Friends Word