ovate

OVATE = The word "ovate" is an adjective that describes something that is shaped like an egg or oval, with a wider end at one side and a narrower end at the other. It comes from the Latin word "ovum," meaning egg. Examples of things that can be described as ovate include leaves, seeds, and some types of fruit. For instance, the leaves of many plants such as the elm tree are ovate, with a rounded base and tapering tip. Some seeds such as those of the pumpkin plant are also ovate in shape. Additionally, some fruits such as the avocado and mango are ovate in shape, with a narrower end at the stem and a wider end at the opposite end.