the organ that bears the ovules of a flower
"The gardener carefully examined each petal to locate the tiny ovary at the base where the flower's seeds would eventually form."
(vertebrates) one of usually two organs that produce ova and secrete estrogen and progesterone
"After her surgery, the doctor explained that removing an ovary would reduce her risk of ovarian cancer but might affect hormone levels."
A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova and in mammals secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
"After her surgery removed both ovaries, she began taking hormone replacement therapy to manage menopausal symptoms."