noun
lozenge
A diamond-shaped figure or object.
The quilt has a blue lozenge in the center.
Etymology
The French source already named a diamond-shaped figure. English preserves that geometric meaning alongside the later use for tablets traditionally made in that shape.
More examples
- She draws a row of lozenges along the border.
- The pendant is a silver lozenge on a thin chain.
- Cut the pastry into small lozenges before baking.
Forms
lozenge · lozenges