dentil

den·til

noun \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

Illustration of DENTIL

Origin of DENTIL

obsolete French dentille, from Middle French, diminutive of dent

First Known Use: 1663

Rhymes with DENTIL

cental, dental, gentle, lentil, mental, rental