lozenge

noun loz·enge \ˈlä-z^ənj also -s^ənj\

: a small candy that usually contains medicine

: a shape that is formed by four equal straight lines and that has two opposite angles that are smaller than a right angle and two opposite angles that are larger than a right angle

Full Definition of LOZENGE

: a figure with four equal sides and two acute and two obtuse angles : diamond

: something shaped like a lozenge

: a small usually sweetened and flavored medicated material that is designed to be held in the mouth for slow dissolution; especially : one that contains a demulcent <sore throat lozenges> —called also pastille, troche

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Origin of LOZENGE

Middle English losenge, from Anglo-French

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to LOZENGE

Synonyms: cap, capsule, pill, tablet

LOZENGE Defined for Kids

lozenge

noun loz·enge \ˈlä-z^ənj\

Definition of LOZENGE for Kids

: a small candy often containing medicine

Medical Dictionary

lozenge

noun loz·enge \ˈläz-^ənj\

Medical Definition of LOZENGE

: a small usually sweetened solid piece of medicated material of any of various shapes that is designed to be held in the mouth for slow dissolution and often contains a demulcent <sore throat lozenges>—called also pastille, troche