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Definition of "oblong-ovate" [ob•long-o•vate]

  • Between oblong and ovate, but inclined to the latter. (adjective)

Gnu Collaboartive International Dictionary of English: licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)

Use "oblong-ovate" in a sentence
  • "The leaves are ovate to oblong-ovate, 6 14 cm long, somewhat entire, angular or lobed, pointed at the tip and heart-shaped at the base."
  • "The leaflets are thin, ovate to oblong-ovate and 5 - 12 centimeters long."
  • "Hot pepper is erect, branched, half-woody and 0.8 to 1.5 meters in height The leaves are oblong-ovate to ovate lanceolate, 3 to 10 cm long and pointed at the tip."