ETYM Latin oblatus, used as p. p. of offerre to bring forward, offer, dedicate; ob (see Ob-) + latus borne, for tlatus. Related to Tolerate.
1. Having the equatorial diameter greater than the polar diameter; being flattened at the poles; SYN. pumpkin-shaped.
2. Layman living in a religious community under modified ruleflattened at opposite sides or poles.
3. Dedicated (person).
1. Laďc qui intègre une communauté religieuse.
2. Religieux de certains ordres.