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Meaning of "lozenge" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LOZENGE

From Old French losange, of Gaulish origin; compare Vulgar Latin lausa flat stone.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LOZENGE

lozenge  [ˈlɒzɪndʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOZENGE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lozenge is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LOZENGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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.

Definition of lozenge in the English dictionary

The definition of lozenge in the dictionary is Also called: pastille, troche a medicated tablet held in the mouth until it has dissolved. Other definition of lozenge is a diamond-shaped charge.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LOZENGE


arrange
əˈreɪndʒ
binge
bɪndʒ
challenge
ˈtʃælɪndʒ
change
tʃeɪndʒ
cringe
krɪndʒ
dinge
dɪndʒ
exchange
ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ
fringe
frɪndʒ
grange
ɡreɪndʒ
hinge
hɪndʒ
infringe
ɪnˈfrɪndʒ
interchange
ˌɪntəˈtʃeɪndʒ
mange
meɪndʒ
mid-range
ˈmɪdreɪndʒ
orange
ˈɒrɪndʒ
range
reɪndʒ
springe
sprɪndʒ
strange
streɪndʒ
syringe
ˈsɪrɪndʒ
top-of-the-range
ˌtɒpəvðəˈreɪndʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOZENGE

loxodrome
loxodromic
loxodromical
loxodromically
loxodromics
loxodromy
loy
loya jirga
loyal
loyalism
loyalist
loyally
loyalties
loyalty
loyalty card
Loyang
Loyola
lozen
lozenged
lozengy

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOZENGE

avenge
breenge
henge
kitenge
Montezuma´s revenge
peenge
re-challenge
revenge
scavenge
Seahenge
Stonehenge
tenge
venge
voided lozenge
wenge

Synonyms and antonyms of lozenge in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LOZENGE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «lozenge» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of lozenge

Translation of «lozenge» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LOZENGE

Find out the translation of lozenge to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lozenge from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lozenge» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

菱形
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pastillas
570 millions of speakers

English

lozenge
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विषमकोण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

معينات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ромб
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

losango
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লজেঁচুস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

losange
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lozenge
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Raute
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ひし形
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마름모꼴
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lozenge
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hình thoi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லோஜின்ஜி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तुकडा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pastil
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

losanga
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

romb
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ромб
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

romb
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παστίλια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ruit
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pastill
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pastill
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lozenge

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOZENGE»

The term «lozenge» is regularly used and occupies the 81.082 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LOZENGE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lozenge» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lozenge» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lozenge

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOZENGE»

Discover the use of lozenge in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lozenge and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Stonehenge
12 LOZENGE AND CALENDAR The Lozenge Motif The diamond-shape or lozenge is a symbol commonly found, from Ireland to Persia and beyond. It occurs naturally in latticework, such as basket- work, or crisscross floor and wall decoration, ...
John North, 2007
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Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach
Finally, because the cartridges contain high concentrations of nicotine, they should be stored and disposed of in a place that cannot be accessed by children and pets. Nicotine Lozenge The newest formulation of NRT is the nicotine lozenge ...
Virginia Poole Arcangelo, Andrew M. Peterson, 2006
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Drawing Programs: The Theory and Practice of Schematic ...
1.19, right) is to place a parameter lozenge in the body of the function window ( centre field). A parameter lozenge is the same kind as the output lozenge. Of the two lozenge shapes in the tool bar it is the first and has the thickest lines. It is vital  ...
Tom Addis, Jan Addis, 2009
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Berber Carpets of Morocco: The Symbols Origin and Meaning
Certain signs are even the same as those of prehistoric periods in Europe. The main female symbols in Berber carpets are: the lozenge alone or in a network, the chevron, the X-shape. These may be taken as the basic forms. They are also all ...
Bruno Barbatti, 2009
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History and Eschatology in John Scottus Eriugena and His ...
The words of the closing verses of St John are written in a lozenge shape that occupies the centre of the page, justifying Ferdomnach's reputation as a brilliant calligrapher. It is worth remarking here on the occurrence of the lozenge motif, as it ...
Michael Dunne, J. J. McEvoy, 2002
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The Art of Mathematics: Coffee Time in Memphis
Then H(a) has a lozenge tiling if and only if a1 = a4 , a2 = a5 and a3 = a6 . If this holds then every lozenge tiling of H(a) has a1a2 bottom tiles, a1a3 right tiles anda2a3 left tiles, where a1 and a2 are the lengths of the bottom sides, a3 and a1 ...
Bela Bollobás, 2006
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The Goddesses and Gods of Old Europe, 6500-3500 B.C.: Myths ...
3 cm 157 Lower half of female figurine with a dotted quartered lozenge in front and snakes winding over buttocks from Luka Vrublevetskaya, upper Dniester valley, c. late fifth millennium BC The dot (seed) and the lozenge (sown f1eld) The dot, ...
Marija Gimbutas, 1982
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The Gods and Goddesses of Old Europe: 7000 to 3500 BC Myths, ...
3 cm 157 Lower half of female figurine with a dotted quartered lozenge in front and snakes winding over buttocks from Luka Vruhlevetskaya, upper Dniester valley, c. late fifth millennium bc The dot (seed) and the lozenge (sown field) The dot, ...
Marija Gimbutas, 1974
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In the Hands of a Chef: The Professional Chef's Guide to ...
... in a classical dish orfor a more upscale setting, cut the vegetables more precisely: Square off the vegetable first and make H-inch-thick bâtonnet; cut the bâtonnet crosswise at J-inch intervals. Lozenge. The lozenge, or diamond, cut is most ...
Culinary Institute of America, 2007
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The AARP Guide to Pills: Essential Information on More Than ...
Nicotine lozenge is for use over short periods of time (not more than 6 months). Generic nicotine lozenge is not available. NOTE: In some cases, Zyban® (also known as buprop- ion), a prescription medication, is used together with nicotine to ...
Maryanne Hochadel, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOZENGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lozenge is used in the context of the following news items.
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Summer colds are different from winter colds, but prevention and …
Take echinacea, a zinc-gluconate lozenge, and plenty of vitamin C, adding “all of these homeopathic and non-drowsy ingredients have been ... «Charleston Post Courier, Jul 15»
2
`Ant-Man` punches above his weight in debut weekend | Zee News
"Minions" tells the story of lozenge-shaped, yellow characters whose goal is to serve the most despicable master they can. Another movie ... «Zee News, Jul 15»
3
Bajrangi Bhaijaan earns a top 10 US box office weekend - The …
“Minions” tells the story of lozenge-shaped, yellow characters whose goal is to serve the most despicable master they can. Another movie ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Excellence by Johnathan Jena
I sat in the interview room for a minute, which felt particularly long, rolling the question around in my mind like a lozenge on the tongue. «Sentinel & Enterprise, Jul 15»
5
10 YEARS OF PATIENT INVOLVEMENT CELEBRATED AT AGM
... members were presented with a crystal plaque engraved with an outline of the Island, the NHS lozenge and the words 'Celebrating 10 Years ... «Island Echo, Jul 15»
6
Alleged Photos Of Motorola's Moto G 3rd Gen 2015 Leak, Along …
Only the back of the phone is shown, and it seems to have a very unique kevlar or ballistic material with a differentiating lozenge pattern. «Android Police, Jul 15»
7
China Markets Live - Shanghai and Shenzhen close sharply lower …
The Chinese lozenge manufacturer is the first IPO during the past two weeks to trade in positive territory on day one. 11:59am: Macquarie ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
8
Real vampires are a thing—and they won't tell their doctors
“A red blood cell is a little lozenge with a outside membrane. If I transfuse you blood intravenously, you get the whole lozenge,” Sepkowitz said. «Fusion, Jul 15»
9
Chris Crofton, Advice King: Body Hair and the Modern Man
We'll leave extra fabric around the throat just in case this futuristic male lozenge hasn't had the sense to wax. The hairless, collarless future has ... «Nashville Scene, Jul 15»
10
Tiny 'Minions' score big at box office
The caper, which tells the story of lozenge-shaped, yellow characters whose goal is to serve the most despicable master they can, debuted in ... «Saudi Gazette, Jul 15»

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