Associations to the word «Lozenge»

Wiktionary

LOZENGE, noun. (shapes) (heraldiccharge) A quadrilateral with sides of equal length (rhombus), having two acute and two obtuse angles.
LOZENGE, noun. A small tablet (originally diamond-shaped) or medicated sweet used to ease a sore throat.
LOZENGE, verb. (transitive) To form into the shape of a lozenge.
LOZENGE, verb. (transitive) To mark or emblazon with a lozenge.
LOZENGE COACH, noun. (historical) The coach of a dowager, having her coat of arms painted on a lozenge.

Dictionary definition

LOZENGE, noun. A small aromatic or medicated candy.
LOZENGE, noun. A dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet.

Wise words

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