| ovolarviparous | Denoting certain nematodes and other invertebrates in which the eggs are hatched within the female, and the larvae developed or protected within the uterus until the correct time for their emergence. Origin: ovo-+ L. Larva, a mask, + pario, to bear (05 Mar 2000) |
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| ovolo | A round, convex molding. In Roman work it is usually a quarter circle in section; in Greek work it is flatter, and is equivalent to the echinus; that is, it has in section the elastic curve of the shell of the sea urchin. In mediaeval architecture it is not distinguishable from the multitude of convex moldings, of all sections, which are used. Origin: It. Ovolo, uovolo, fr. L. Ovum an egg. Cf. Ovule. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ovology | <study> That branch of natural history which treats of the origin and functions of eggs. Origin: Ovum. Cf. F. Ovologie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |