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Botany (of a fruit or similar part) egg-shaped with the broader end at the base Ovoid (1) A large spherical phenocryst in magmatic rock resulting from the partial resorption of a previously formed phenocryst. Ovoids are a characteristic feature of the rapakivi granite in the vicinity of Vyborg. (2) A spherical limestone grain having a radial structure. Certain varieties of ovoids are oolites. Ovoids form oolitic and ovoid limestones. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Astreopora -- one of the smaller pieces on display -- exhibits an exterior starburst motif etched onto an elongated, ovoid glass that is both clear and frosted. It was made of numerous translucent PVC ovoid cells, some of which were welded and others glued together. Byline: BRUCE MILLINGTON COMMENTARY moment of the week came from a surprisingly entertaining rugby match between Gloucester and Cardiff on Sunday, just after one of the forwards had charged upfield with the ball and then looked around as he was in the process of being tackled and chucked the ovoid to a colleague who was positioned some seven feet away. |
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