/ˈlɒzɛndʒ/ LOH-zendj

Definitions

1. noun

a small, usually oblong, piece of candy or a medicinal tablet, often in the shape of a diamond.

“She sucked on a lozenge to soothe her sore throat.”

2. noun

a diamond-shaped piece of wood or other material used in playing cards or in various games.

“The player placed the lozenge on top of the pile.”

3. noun

a decorative motif, especially in Gothic architecture, resembling a diamond or an inverted quatrefoil.

“The cathedral’s lozenges were intricately carved with floral patterns.”