obovoid

[ ob-oh-void ]

adjective
  1. inversely ovoid; ovoid with the narrow end at the base, as certain fruits.

Origin of obovoid

1
First recorded in 1810–20; ob- + ovoid

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British Dictionary definitions for obovoid

obovoid

/ (ɒbˈəʊvɔɪd) /


adjective
  1. (of a fruit or similar solid part) egg-shaped with the narrower end at the base: Compare ovoid (def. 2)

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