dentilled

D2E1N1T1I1L1L1E1D2
/ˈdɛntɪld/

adjective

Adorned with dentils.

Scrabble 11

Meanings

adjectivedentilled (comparative more dentilled, superlative most dentilled)

comparative more dentilled · superlative most dentilled

  1. architectureAdorned with dentils.

    The same too may be said of the dentilled ornament in the archivolt of the top.

    1882, Moritz Thausing, Albert Dürer: His Life and Work, volume 2, page 28
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    A series of simple architrave mouldings framed the fireplace opening, and above was a carved frieze and a dentilled cornice on carved consoles.

    1963, Survey of London: The Parish of St. James Westminster, volumes 29-30, page 530

    The southern side has a cornice at second floor level and both have a top cornice which is dentilled at the left and on the near central tower.

    2016, Steve Ellwood, Newcastle in 50 Buildings, →ISBN

Origin

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