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Elliptic :: Elliptic (a.) Alt. of Elliptica.

Oval :: Oval (a.) Broadly elliptical.

Pelta :: Pelta (n.) A small shield, especially one of an approximately elliptic form, or crescent-shaped..

Ellipse :: Ellipse (n.) The elliptical orbit of a planet.

But :: But (adv. & conj.) Excepting or excluding the fact that; save that; were it not that; unless; -- elliptical, for but that..

Spiracle :: Spiracle (n.) One of the external openings communicating with the air tubes or tracheae of insects, myriapods, and arachnids. They are variable in number, and are usually situated on the sides of the thorax and abdomen, a pair to a segment. These openings are usually elliptical, and capable of being closed. See Illust. under Coleoptera..

Olive :: Olive (n.) A tree (Olea Europaea) with small oblong or elliptical leaves, axillary clusters of flowers, and oval, one-seeded drupes. The tree has been cultivated for its fruit for thousands of years, and its branches are the emblems of peace. The wood is yellowish brown and beautifully variegated..

Racket :: Racket (n.) A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or cord is stretched. It is furnished with a handle, and is used for catching or striking a ball in tennis and similar games..

When :: When (adv.) Which time; then; -- used elliptically as a noun.

Anomaly :: Anomaly (n.) The angular distance of a planet from its perihelion, as seen from the sun. This is the true anomaly. The eccentric anomaly is a corresponding angle at the center of the elliptic orbit of the planet. The mean anomaly is what the anomaly would be if the planet's angular motion were uniform..

Perturbation :: Perturbation (n.) A disturbance in the regular elliptic or other motion of a heavenly body, produced by some force additional to that which causes its regular motion; as, the perturbations of the planets are caused by their attraction on each other..

Silence :: Silence (interj.) Be silent; -- used elliptically for let there be silence, or keep silence..

Gecko :: Gecko (n.) Any lizard of the family Geckonidae. The geckoes are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and vertical, elliptical pupils. Their toes are generally expanded, and furnished with adhesive disks, by which they can run over walls and ceilings. They are numerous in warm countries, and a few species are found in Europe and the United States. See Wall gecko, Fanfoot..

Elliptically :: Elliptically (adv.) In the form of an ellipse.

Pleurosigma :: Pleurosigma (n.) A genus of diatoms of elongated elliptical shape, but having the sides slightly curved in the form of a letter S. Pleurosigma angulatum has very fine striations, and is a favorite object for testing the high powers of microscopes..

Elliptical :: Elliptical (a.) Having a part omitted; as, an elliptical phrase..

Eccentric :: Eccentric (a.) Deviating or departing from the center, or from the line of a circle; as, an eccentric or elliptical orbit; pertaining to deviation from the center or from true circular motion..

Yaupon :: Yaupon (n.) A shrub (Ilex Cassine) of the Holly family, native from Virginia to Florida. The smooth elliptical leaves are used as a substitute for tea, and were formerly used in preparing the black drink of the Indians of North Carolina. Called also South-Sea tea..

Eccentric :: Eccentric (n.) A circle described about the center of an elliptical orbit, with half the major axis for radius..

To :: To (prep.) In many phrases, and in connection with many other words, to has a pregnant meaning, or is used elliptically..

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