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almond-shaped

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/ˈæl.mənd.ʃeɪpt/ · al-mond-shaped

Describing something that has the shape or form of an almond, which is elongated and rounded.

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Meanings

adjectiveformal

Describing something that has the shape or form of an almond, which is elongated and rounded.

ایسی چیز کی وضاحت کرنا جو بادام کی شکل یا صورت رکھتی ہو، جو لمبی اور گول ہوتی ہے۔

بادام کی شکل

baadam ki shakl

Synonyms

oval elliptical oblongبیضویچھوٹی شکلطولانی

Antonyms

round circular squareگولمدورچوکور

Common Collocations

almond-shaped eyes
almond-shaped leaves
almond-shaped objects

Example Sentences

Her almond-shaped eyes were captivating.

اس کی بادام کی شکل کی آنکھیں دلکش تھیں۔

Us ki baadam ki shakl ki aankhein dilkash thin.

The artist painted an almond-shaped vase.

فنکار نے بادام کی شکل کا گلदान بنایا۔

Fankar ne baadam ki shakl ka guldān banaya.

The leaves of the plant were almond-shaped.

پودے کے پتے بادام کی شکل کے تھے۔

Pauday ke patay baadam ki shakl ke thay.

Easily Confused With

oval:While both terms refer to elongated shapes, 'almond-shaped' specifically refers to a shape that is broader in the middle and tapering at both ends, similar to almonds.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the shape of an almond when recalling this word.

Picture an almond nut to visualize the shape.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "alimande" — the nut with a hard shell

First known use: 19th century

The term 'almond-shaped' refers to the shape resembling that of an almond nut. It is used in various contexts from describing facial features to objects.