Obovate

Obovate (Inversely ovate) [ Botany ]

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Obovate or inversely ovate: with the narrow part near the base and widest above the middle.

Applied to 2-dimensional forms Compare with obovoid (3-dimensional forms)

For example the shape of a obovate leaf

Compare with Ovate

From Latin "ob-"meaning "in the opposite direction or reversed" + Ovate.

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