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obovoid

adjective
ob·ovoid | \(ˌ)äb-ˈō-ˌvȯid \

Definition of obovoid 

: ovoid with the broad end toward the apex an obovoid fruit

First Known Use of obovoid

1819, in the meaning defined above

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