elliptical in WordNet English dictionary

1. rounded like an egg
   egg-shaped  elliptic  elliptical  oval  oval-shaped  ovate  oviform  ovoid  prolate 
   
2. characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements
   "the dialogue is elliptic and full of dark hints"; "the explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity"- H.O.Taylor
   elliptic  elliptical