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kidney-shaped

American

[kid-nee-sheypt] / ˈkɪd niˌʃeɪpt /

adjective

having the general shape of a long oval indented at one side; reniform.

a kidney-shaped swimming pool.

kidney-shaped British

adjective

shaped like an oval with an inward curve at one side

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Etymology

Origin of kidney-shaped

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

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They’re small, kidney-shaped, and come in color-coordinated shades, which camouflages them to near-invisibility.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2024

The combination of improved equipment, the influence of surf culture, and empty kidney-shaped pools, among many other factors, led to the rise of what was initially referred to as 'vertical' skating.

From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2023

She and her 3-year-old golden retriever, Chief, spent hours in the small, kidney-shaped pool Shute had put in out back before she retired from her job putting together vacation packages for American Airlines.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2023

The kidney-shaped leaves of cyclamen flowers — white, pink or lavender — have popped up between raised crypts.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2022

Thus a kidney-shaped bean might be good for treating a disease of the kidneys.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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