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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ovate

/ˈoʊveɪt/ adjective · British & US
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What does ovate mean?

adjective

Having the shape of an egg, or nearly so; egg-shaped. In botany, having the leaves or flowers arranged in a whorl, like the segments of an egg.

Example

"The ovate leaves of the plant were a distinctive feature of its unique appearance."

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