ellipse; oval
Refers to the geometric shape; in everyday language, 楕円 often describes an oval shape, while in mathematics it specifically means an ellipse.
このテーブルは楕円の形をしている。
This table is oval in shape.
We learned the equation of an ellipse in math class.
It's hard to draw an ellipse without a compass.
This mirror is oval-shaped.
elliptic curve
elliptical orbit
Rarely used traditional form of 楕円.