suboval

/sʌbˈoʊvəl/
adjective
  1. Almost oval in shape; having a form that is nearly but not perfectly oval.
    • The leaves of this plant are suboval, tapering gently at both ends.
    • The artist sketched a suboval shape for the base of the vase.
    • The fossil had a suboval outline, slightly wider at one end.
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