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.

Etymology: ME f. L oblongus longish (as OB-, longus long)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.