lozenge

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlɒzɪndʒ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈlɑzɪndʒ/

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Noun

Singular lozenge

Plural lozenges

lozenges (sense 1)

throat lozenges (sense 2)

1. (countable) A lozenge (⧫) is a quadrilateral with sides of equal length (rhombus), having two acute and two obtuse angles.
2. (countable) A lozenge is a small tablet (originally diamond-shaped) or medicated sweet used to ease a sore throat.
   • Synonym: pastille