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
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van-ˈdīkt
, vən-
\
adjective
, vən-
\
adjective
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“Vandyke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vandyke. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.
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