LOZENGE

Lozenge

A lozenge, often referred to as a diamond, is a form of rhombus. The definition of lozenge is not strictly fixed, and it is sometimes used simply as a synonym for rhombus. Most often, though, lozenge refers to a thin rhombus—a rhombus with acute angles of 45°. The lozenge shape is often used in parquetry and as decoration on ceramics, silverware and textiles. It also features in heraldry and playing cards.

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lozenge

Noun

  1. A quadrilateral with sides of equal length (rhombus), having two acute and two obtuse angles.
  2. A small tablet (originally diamond-shaped) or medicated sweet used to ease a .

Verb

  1. To form into the shape of a lozenge.
  2. To mark or emblazon with a lozenge.


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