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Ovoid - Definition and Overview
Related Words: Ellipse, Ellipsoid, Global, Obovate, Orb, Oval, Ovate, Ovule
  • An oval or ovoid was originally an egg shape (from Latin OVVM); it is now usually used to refer to ellipses, but can also mean any similar shape, such as egg shapes or race-course shapes (a semicircle on either side of a quadrilateral). See also ovals of Cassini.
  • The Oval is a cricket ground.
  • An oval is also a ground for Australian Rules football.
  • An oval is also a specialized ice rink used for speed skating.
  • Oval is an electronic trio of Markus Popp, Sebastian Oschatz and Frank Metzger. They are best known for their use of "prepared "skipping" compact disc".
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Example Usage of Ovoid
CinnabarSweets: @chilblain not sure "new 7mm Ovoid focus of increased T2 and FLAIR signal along the left cornia radiata".
desfido: Given that last retweet, I figure I should link this: Are you a miserable Ovoid creature? http://bit.ly/07LgiAU
Poetic_line: @thereeleddiemcc I just write a poem and the lemon can be a beautiful Ovoid sun.
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