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