ecliptic vs oval

ecliptic

noun
  • A great circle drawn on a terrestrial globe, used for illustrating and solving astronomical problems. 

  • The great circle on the celestial sphere that is the mean apparent path of the sun as viewed from the earth. 

  • Also, the plane in which this great circle lies. 

adj
  • Relating to an eclipse or the ecliptic. 

oval

noun
  • An elongated round shape resembling an egg or ellipse. 

  • A thing having such a shape, such as an arena. 

  • In a projective plane, a set of points such that no three are collinear and there is a unique tangent line at each point. 

  • A sports field, typically but not exclusively oval in shape. 

adj
  • Of or pertaining to an ovum. 

  • Having the shape of an oval. 

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