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lozenges

/ˈlɑzɪndʒɪz/ /ˈlɑsɪndʒɪz/

Meanings
noun
(shapes) A quadrilateral with sides of equal length (rhombus), having two acute and two obtuse angles.

Examples :

"The baker arranged the chocolate candies in symmetrical rows, alternating squares and lozenges to create a pleasing pattern on the tray. "
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Illustration rhombus

rhombus noun

/ˈɹɒmbəs/ /ˈɹɑːmbəs/

A parallelogram having all sides of equal length.

"The kite was in the shape of a rhombus, with all four sides the same length. "

Illustration quadrilateral

quadrilateral noun

/ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/

A polygon with four sides.

"The teacher asked us to draw a quadrilateral, so I drew a shape with four straight sides. "

Illustration alternating

alternating verb

/ˈɔltərˌneɪtɪŋ/ /ˈæltərˌneɪtɪŋ/

To perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.

"The children alternated reading aloud from their books in class. "

Illustration candies

candies noun

/ˈkændiz/

Edible, sweet-tasting confectionery containing sugar, or sometimes artificial sweeteners, and often flavored with fruit, chocolate, nuts, herbs and spices, or artificial flavors.

"The children received lots of candies for Halloween. "

Illustration originally

originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Illustration symmetrical

symmetrical adjective

/sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/

Exhibiting symmetry; having harmonious or proportionate arrangement of parts; having corresponding parts or relations.

"The butterfly's wings are perfectly symmetrical. "

Illustration chocolate

chocolate noun

/ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/

A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.

"Chocolate is a very popular treat."

Illustration medicated

medicated verb

/ˈmɛdəˌkeɪtɪd/ /ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

To prescribe or administer medication to.

"The doctor medicated the child for his cough. "

Illustration pleasing

pleasing verb

/ˈpliːzɪŋ/ /ˈplizɪŋ/

To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.

"Her presentation pleased the executives."

Illustration flavored

flavored verb

/ˈfleɪvərd/ /ˈfleɪvəd/

To add flavoring to something.

"She flavored her water with a slice of lemon. "

Illustration scratchy

scratchy adjective

/ˈskɹætʃi/

Characterized by scratches.

"The old record player made a scratchy sound as the needle moved across the vinyl. "

Illustration arranged

arranged verb

/əˈɹeɪndʒd/

To set up; to organize; to put into an orderly sequence or arrangement.

"She arranged the books on the shelf by color. "