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1. elliptic

adjective. rounded like an egg.

Etymology

  • ἐλλειπτικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • ἐλλείπω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

2. elliptic

adjective. characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements.

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  • ἐλλειπτικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • ἐλλείπω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

3. elliptic

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

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  • ἐλλειπτικός (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • ἐλλείπω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

Sentences with elliptic


1. Adjective
Leaves are dark green, elliptic or oval in shape and 4 to 8 inches in length.