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obovate

/ob-oh-veyt/US // ɒbˈoʊ veɪt //UK // (ɒbˈəʊveɪt) //

倒卵形的,倒卵形,倒卵状的,倒卵状

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : inversely ovate; ovate with the narrow end at the base.

Examples

  • Herbivorous; apod, or with very short legs: body ovate or obovate, slimy.

  • Berries medium to large, slightly oval or obovate, dull green changing to a faint yellow tinge, covered with thin gray bloom.

  • (3/4-7 inches) long; leaves oblanceolate-obovate, acute at the apex, cuneate at the base, serrate or doubly serrate 3-6 cm.

  • Small trees with the characteristic bark of the genus; twigs smooth; leaves obovate or oval, 5-11 cm.

  • Its leaves are spreading, obovate in form, with toothed margins, and bristly hairs on the under side of the midrib.