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ovoid

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊvɔɪd/

Definition of ovoid

adjective

  • (of a solid or a three-dimensional surface) more or less egg-shaped.
  • (of a plane figure) oval, especially with one end more pointed than the other.

noun

  • an ovoid body or surface.

Origin:

early 19th century: from French ovoïde, from modern Latin ovoides, from Latin ovum 'egg'

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