See Also: ovulate(medicine)
ovulate(1)(dictionary)
ovulate(2)(dictionary)
ovulate(dictionary)

ovulate(2) (iou)



ovulate verb. L19.
[formed as OVULATE adjective + -ATE3, or back-form. from next.]
verb intrans. Produce or discharge ova or an ovum (from the ovary). Also, (of an ovum) be discharged. L19.
verb trans. Discharge (an ovum). E20.
ovu'latory adjective of or pertaining to ovulation M20.