Ovule (noun)

A small structure in a plant that contains the female reproductive cells and will develop into a seed after fertilization.

Origin:

The word "ovule" comes from latin word "ovulum" means "little egg".

Examples:

1. The ovules of a flower are located within the ovary and are responsible for producing seeds.
2. The ovules are surrounded by a protective layer called the integument.
3. After fertilization, the ovules will develop into seeds.
4. The ovules of gymnosperms are exposed on the surface of the scales of the ovulate cone.
5. The ovules are fertilized by pollen and are the precursor to the plant's seeds.