oblong

a. [ L. oblongus; ob (see Ob-) + longus long: cf. F. oblong. ] Having greater length than breadth, esp. when rectangular. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A rectangular figure longer than it is broad; hence, any figure longer than it is broad. [ 1913 Webster ]

The best figure of a garden I esteem an oblong upon a descent. Sir W. Temple. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL. ] (Anat.) The medulla oblongata. B. G. Wilder. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to the medulla oblongata; medullar. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Somewhat oblong. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In an oblong form. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. State or quality of being oblong. [ 1913 Webster ]