ovoid

• Qui a la forme d'un œuf ou d'un ovale.

Describes something that is egg-shaped or oval.

1. Egg-shapedC1formal

   Having a shape that is rounded and elongated, similar to an egg.

   ovale, en forme d'œuf

   • The sculpture had an ovoid form, smooth and symmetrical.
   • Certain seeds are ovoid in shape, tapering at one end.
   • The architect designed an ovoid dome for the building.

   Synonymesegg-shapedellipsoidellipticalovalovateoviform

• Nom désignant un objet de forme ovoïde, c'est-à-dire en forme d'œuf, généralement allongé et arrondi à une extrémité.

A noun referring to an object that is shaped like an egg.

1. Egg-shaped objectC1formal

   An object or shape that is egg-like, having a rounded, elongated form.

   Forme ovoïde

   • The sculpture was a perfect ovoid carved from marble.
   • The artist used an ovoid as the central motif in the painting.
   • The seed pod had a smooth, ovoid shape.