Definition of OVUM

ovum

Plural: ova

Noun

  • The female reproductive cell, especially in animals.
  • the female reproductive cell; the female gamete
  • The female gamete in animals; the egg cell.

Examples

  • Finding a place for OVUM on the board felt like the origin of a new game plan.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ōvum (“egg”). Doublet of egg, ey, huevo, and oeuf.

Synonyms

egg cell, egg, megagamete

Scrabble Score: 9

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

Words With Friends Score: 12

ovum: valid Words With Friends Word