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. + prikaži više