what does ovate

“Ovate” means egg-shaped or shaped like an oval, especially in botany when describing a leaf with the broader end at the base.

Quick meaning

• General use: shaped like an egg.

• Botany: a leaf shape that is egg-like, usually broader near the base.

Example

• “The plant has ovate leaves.”

TL;DR: ovate = egg-shaped, often used for leaf shapes.