oval

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[ˈəʊvl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having a rounded and slightly elongated outline or shape like that of an egg
(e.g: her smooth oval face)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from French, or modern Latin ovalis, from Latin ovum ‘egg’


[ˈəʊvl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a body, object, or design with an oval shape or outline
(e.g: cut out two small ovals from the felt)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from French, or modern Latin ovalis, from Latin ovum ‘egg’




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