Ovoid

Ovoid (also Ovoidal) [ Biology - Botany ]
Synonym: Egg-shaped, Egg-like

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Ovoid or ovoidal means with the solid form of an egg , broadly rounded at the base , becoming narrowed above

[ From Latin "ovum" meaning “egg” ]

Used to describe a fruit, segment or similar plant part that are shaped like an egg.
It is is applied to 3-dimensional forms.

Compare with ovate (2-dimensional forms)

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