dentil

noun den·til \ˈden-t^əl, -ˌtil\

Definition of DENTIL

: one of a series of small projecting rectangular blocks forming a molding especially under a cornice

— den·tiled \-t^əld, -ˌtild\ adjective

obsolete French dentille, from Middle French, diminutive of dent

First Known Use: 1663

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