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ob·long
/
ˈɒbˌlɔŋ
,
-ˌlɒŋ
/
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[
ob
-lawng
,
-long
]
Show IPA
adjective
1.
elongated, usually from the square or circular form.
2.
in the form of a rectangle one of whose dimensions is greater than the other.
noun
3.
an oblong figure.
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the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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Origin:
1375–1425;
late Middle English
oblonge
<
Latin
oblongus
rather long, equivalent to
ob-
ob-
+
longus
long
1
Related forms
ob·long·ish,
adjective
ob·long·ly,
adverb
ob·long·ness,
noun
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oblong
c.1420, from L. oblongus originally "somewhat long," from ob "to, toward" + longus "long" (see
long
(adj.)).
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