lozenge
lozenge · lozenges · lozenged · lozenging
To form into the shape of a lozengeTo form into the shape of a lozenge.
UK/ˈlɒzɪnd͡ʒ/US/ˈlɑzɪnd͡ʒ/
» A lozenge is a square deformed indefinably, generally by heat.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To form into the shape of a lozenge.
(transitive)To mark or emblazon with a lozenge.
Examples
6 sentencesA lozenge is a square deformed indefinably, generally by heat.
If you take these lozenges, you won't cough so much.
Do you want a throat lozenge for your croaky throat?
deWillst du ein Hustenbonbon gegen die Heiserkeit?
These cough lozenges taste bitter but they will do you much good.
ruЭти таблетки от кашля горькие на вкус, но они реально помогают.
Tom gave out lozenges.
Origin
From Middle English losenge, from Old French losenge (“rhombus”), of uncertain origin.From Middle English losenge, from Old French losenge (“rhombus”), of uncertain origin.
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Forms
lozenges, lozenging, lozenged, lozengedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle