Egg-producing organ

OVARY

This reproductive structure in females also releases hormones like estrogen and is part of the endocrine system. In plants, it develops into fruit after fertilization.

The clue "Egg-producing organ" directly refers to the biological function of the ovary, which is the female reproductive organ responsible for producing eggs (ova). There’s no wordplay or hidden meaning here—it’s a straightforward definition. In humans and many animals, the ovary also releases hormones like estrogen, but the clue focuses solely on its role in egg production.