almond-shaped
[ah-muh nd-sheypt, am-uh nd-; spelling pronunciation al-muh nd-sheypt]
- having an oval shape usually pointed at one or both ends.
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Examples from the Web for almond-shaped
Contemporary Examples
His almond-shaped eyes would squeeze shut; he shook his head as if to clear his thoughts.
Historical Examples
The stalk is smooth, and the leaves are almond-shaped, only more pointed.
He pointed at his prisoner a forefinger with a long, almond-shaped nail.
Nostromo: A Tale of the SeaboardJoseph Conrad
When the nails are long and almond-shaped, there is danger of weakness and delicacy of the lungs.
Palmistry for AllCheiro
Had they been larger, and almond-shaped, the illusion might have been complete.
The Inside of the Cup, CompleteWinston Churchill
His almond-shaped and nearly lidless eye is small, lively, and intelligent.
The Human RaceLouis Figuier