ovoid

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Pronunciation

/ˈoʊvɔɪd/

Definition of ovoid

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

Shaped like an oval.

“That was the way my mind lurched and stumbled, among the sharp rs and ts, sliding over the ovoid vowels as if on pebbles.”

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adj

Shaped like an oval.

“That was the way my mind lurched and stumbled, among the sharp rs and ts, sliding over the ovoid vowels as if on pebbles.”
Egg-shaped; shaped like an oval, but more tapered at one end; ovate.

“And then they were looking at him, Mrs. Ansen's ovoid black eyes behind bifocals attached to a chain, Baffi's beautiful hazel eyes bright with the promise of fun and friendly competition, and what else could Patrick say, other than no, he didn't have anything else going on this afternoon, and yeah, come to think of it, Cokes and leftover pizza would be nice.”

noun

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From Latin ōvum (“egg”) + -oid (“resembling”).

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