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prolate

One entry found for prolate.
Main Entry: pro·late
Pronunciation: 'prO-"lAt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin prolatus (past participle of proferre to bring forward, extend) from pro- forward + latus, past participle of ferre to carry -- more at BEAR, TOLERATE
: EXTENDED; especially : elongated in the direction of a line joining the poles <a prolate spheroid>