SINCE 1828
Vandyke
noun
Van·dyke
| \ van-ˈdīk
, vən-\
, vən-\
Definition of Vandyke
1a
[ from the collars depicted in portraits by Vandyke ]
: a wide collar with a deeply indented edge
b
: one of several V-shaped points forming a decorative edging
c
: a border of such points
2
[ from the beards worn in portraits by Vandyke ]
: a trim pointed beard
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Other Words from Vandyke
vandyked
\ van-ˈdīkt
, vən- \
adjective
, vən- \
adjective
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