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lozenge definition

loz·enge (läz′ənj)

noun

  1. a plane figure with four equal sides and two obtuse angles; diamond
  2. a cough drop or small piece of hard candy, at one time made in a diamond shape

Etymology: ME losenge < OFr, prob. < Gaul *lausa, stone slab: from the shape

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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