OBOVATELY

Etymology

Adverb

obovately (comparative more obovately, superlative most obovately)

In an obovate manner.

Source: Wiktionary


OBOVATE

Ob*o"vate. a. Etym: [Pref. ob- + ovate.] (Bot.)

Definition: Inversely ovate; ovate with the narrow end downward; as, an obovate leaf.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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