Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obovoid
Adjective
/ˌoʊ.bəˈvɔɪd/
Definition
Having the shape of an egg, specifically with the broader part at the top and the narrower part at the bottom.
Examples
- The fruit of the plant was obovoid, making it easy to distinguish from other species.
- In botany, the leaves of the tree were noted for their obovoid form.
Meaning
The term describes a three-dimensional object that resembles an egg in shape.
Synonyms
- Egg-shaped
- Elliptical
- Oval
