“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.