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dentilled en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˈdɛntɪld/

Etymology

From dentil + -ed.

Meanings

1. Adorned with dentils.
   • 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 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:
   • 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:

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