Gull barely stopped doves’ wings going to seed? (5)
I believe the answer is:
ovule
'seed?' is the definition.
(seed is a kind of ovule)
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for ovule that I've seen before include "Egg cell" , "Immature ovum" , "Small plant structure that develops into a seed" , "Egg-cell in a plant" , "Undeveloped seed" .)