obovate

ob·o·vate

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Definitions of obovate word

adjective obovate inversely ovate; ovate with the narrow end at the base. 1
noun obovate (of a leaf) ovate with the narrower end at the base. 1
adjective obovate (of a leaf or similar flat part) shaped like the longitudinal section of an egg with the narrower end at the base; inversely ovate 0
adjective obovate inversely ovate; having the shape of the longitudinal section of an egg, with the broad end at the top, as some leaves 0

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1775-85; ob- + ovate

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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