OBLONG


Meaning of OBLONG in English

adj. & n.

adj. 1 deviating from a square form by having one long axis, esp. rectangular with adjacent sides unequal. 2 greater in breadth than in height.

n. an oblong figure or object.

[ ME f. L oblongus longish (as OB-, longus long) ]

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