Vandyke

noun

Van·​dyke van-ˈdīk 

vən-

1

a

[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

vandyked

van-ˈdīkt 

vən-

adjective

Illustration of Vandyke

• Vandyke 2

Word History

Etymology

Anthony vandyke

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing Vandyke

• Vandyke brown

• Vandyke brown

Kids Definition

Vandyke

noun

Van·​dyke van-ˈdīk 

: a trim pointed beard