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ovale

oval

adjective noun oh-VAH-leh Rare

Origin: Latin 'ovum' (egg)

Usage Note

Ovale functions as both adjective ('oval-shaped') and noun (l'ovale del viso = the oval of the face). As an adjective it is invariable for gender: un tavolo ovale / una finestra ovale. The plural agrees in number: tavoli ovali.

Examples

"Il tavolo ha una forma ovale."

Natural Translation

The table has an oval shape.

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