OVULATE


Meaning of OVULATE in English

[ 'ɒvjʊleɪt ]

■ verb discharge ova or ovules from the ovary.

Derivatives

ovulation noun

ovulatory adjective

Origin

C19: back-form. from ovulation , or from med. L. ovulum (see ovule ) + -ate 3 .

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