ovoid

Definitions


[ˈəʊvɔɪd], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a solid or a three-dimensional surface) more or less egg-shaped


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Origin:
late 18th century: from Latin ovum ‘egg’ + -oid; compare French ovoïde


[ˈəʊvɔɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an ovoid body or surface


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Origin:
late 18th century: from Latin ovum ‘egg’ + -oid; compare French ovoïde




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