obovate Antonyms
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Meaning of obovate
Wordnet
obovate (s)
(of a leaf shape) egg-shaped with the narrower end at the base
Webster
obovate (a.)
Inversely ovate; ovate with the narrow end downward; as, an obovate leaf.
obovate Sentence Examples
- The obovate leaves of the maple tree provided ample shade for the weary traveler.
- The plant's obovate foliage, reminiscent of an upturned egg, gave it a unique appearance.
- The shape of the obovate petals added an element of elegance to the delicate bloom.
- The edges of the obovate leaves curled inward, creating a distinctive silhouette.
- The veins running through the obovate leaf resembled a complex network of waterways.
- The obovate form of the seeds ensured their efficient dispersal by the wind.
- The obovate bracts surrounding the flower formed a protective barrier against damage.
- The obovate fruits were a testament to the plant's ability to adapt to various conditions.
- The obovate leaves of the aquatic plant swayed gently in the current.
- The obovate shape of the bacterial cells hinted at their possible evolutionary origins.
FAQs About the word obovate
(of a leaf shape) egg-shaped with the narrower end at the baseInversely ovate; ovate with the narrow end downward; as, an obovate leaf.
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The obovate leaves of the maple tree provided ample shade for the weary traveler.
The plant's obovate foliage, reminiscent of an upturned egg, gave it a unique appearance.
The shape of the obovate petals added an element of elegance to the delicate bloom.
The edges of the obovate leaves curled inward, creating a distinctive silhouette.
