ellipsoidal

adjective

el·​lip·​soi·​dal ə̇¦lip¦sȯidᵊl 

e¦-, 

ē¦-;

¦e(ˌ)lip¦s-

1

: resembling an ellipsoid

2

: having a shape like a round pillow

—used especially of lava

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