DENTIL


Meaning of DENTIL in English

[ 'dɛntɪl ]

■ noun Architecture one of a series of small tooth-like rectangular blocks used as a decoration under the moulding of a cornice.

Origin

C16: from Ital. dentello or obs. Fr. ~le , dimin. of dent 'tooth'.

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