dentil

noun

den·​til ˈden-tᵊl How to pronounce dentil (audio)
-ˌtil
: one of a series of small projecting rectangular blocks forming a molding especially under a cornice
dentiled
ˈden-tᵊld How to pronounce dentil (audio)
-ˌtild
adjective

Illustration of dentil

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Examples of dentil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The formal dining room echoes the features of the living room and has fine dentil molding. Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023 On the ground floor, there’s a discreet private security office and an oval powder room just inside the front door, while pilasters and dentil moldings embellish the grand entrance gallery. Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2023 Among the dentil molding and grand hearth in the formal living room are fabrics and other finishes with pink accents. Jeastman, oregonlive, 28 July 2023 This home’s interior also is full of old world flourishes ranging from decorative dentil moldings to picture framing, hardwood floors, a grand central staircase and three wood-burning fireplaces. Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2023 The plaster walls have been repaired and painted, the dentil molding restored to its original glory. Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al, 12 Feb. 2020 That’s white wainscot, wide door frames and deep crown molding that is oversized dentil style. Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2019 Speaking of a large party, at 23 feet the dining room can seat 12 in comfort, surrounded by Gracie wall covering, deep dentil molding and a carved fireplace. Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2019 The beautifully proportioned 18-by-14-foot dining room features trim and molding that extend to the dentil molding on the fireplace mantel. Joan Walden, courant.com, 8 Mar. 2018

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Word History

Etymology

obsolete French dentille, from Middle French, diminutive of dent

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dentil was in 1663

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Cite this Entry

“Dentil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dentil. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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