ovate
adjective/ˈoʊveɪt/
Frequency rank: #19,035 most common English word
Meaning
Egg-shaped; having an oval outline that is broader at one end.
Example sentence
The botanist noted that the leaf was ovate in shape, wider at the base and tapering toward the tip.
Synonyms & related words
- oval
- egg-shaped
- elliptical
- rounded
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