Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bovate
adjective
/ˈboʊ.veɪt/
Definition
Having a shape that is rounded or convex, similar to the back of an ox.
Examples
- The hills had a bovate contour that resembled rolling waves.
- Her sculpture featured a bovate design that evoked the form of a grazing cow.
Meaning
The term ‘bovate’ is used to describe anything that resembles the rounded, bulging form of bovine animals, particularly cattle.
Synonyms
- Rounded
- Curved
- Bulging
- Spherical