obovoid

[ ob-oh-void ]

adjective

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

obovoid

/ ɒbˈəʊvɔɪd /

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of obovoid¹

First recorded in 1810–20; ob- + ovoid

Example Sentences

Pod obovoid or pear-shaped, pointed, flattish parallel to the broad partition; valves 1-nerved.

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Achenes very thick and obovoid, flat at the top; pappus none.

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Achenes obovoid or oblong, attached obliquely at or near the base; pappus setose or partly chaffy or none.

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Surface dull brown, clothed with small white hairs, obovoid, 2–2.5 mm.

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Achenes various shades of brown to black, flattened or rhombic in section, obovoid, 1.5–2 mm.

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