(of a leaf shape) in the form of an ellipse

rounded like an egg

[ Syn: egg-shaped , elliptical , oval , oval-shaped , ovate , oviform , ovoid , prolate ]

characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements; the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints; the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity- H.O.Taylor

[ Syn: elliptical ]