o·val
 oval
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- pronunciation:
- o
v
l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
having the general shape of an egg; ellipse.
She gave me an oval mirror.
- similar words:
- round
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
something shaped like an egg or ellipse.
- similar words:
- egg, round
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| derivations: |
ovally (adv.), ovalness (n.) |
The word oval
contains the following part:
ov, ovi
Latin
root
that means
egg
Example words: