Eierstock

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Etymology

Eier (eggs) +‎ Stock (stock)

Pronunciation

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Noun

Eierstock m (strong, genitive Eierstockes or Eierstocks, plural Eierstöcke)

  1. ovary (female organ)
    Synonym: Ovar

Declension

Descendants

  • Dutch: eierstok
    • Afrikaans: eierstok

Further reading

  • Eierstock” in Duden online
  • Eierstock” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache