ovisac

[ oh-vuh-sak ]

noun

, Zoology.

1. a sac or capsule containing an ovum or ova.

ovisac

/ ˈəʊvɪˌsæk /

noun

1. a capsule or sac, such as an ootheca, in which egg cells are produced

Other Words From

• ovi·saclike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ovisac¹

First recorded in 1825–35; ovi- + sac

Example Sentences

The eggs in this ovisac are numerous, perhaps some hundreds.

From Project Gutenberg

In late summer the female often drops off to the ground, leaving only the ovisac observable on the leaf.

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