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).
ETYM Latin prolatus, used as p. p. of proferre to bring forth, to extend; pro + latus, p. p. Related to Pro-, and Tolerate.
Having flattened sides due to lengthwise elongation.
Extended; especially; elongated in the direction of a line joining the poles.
Having the polar diameter greater than the equatorial diameter; SYN. watermelon-shaped.
In an objectionable manner; offensively; in a manner which repels