merlon

noun

mer·lon | \ ˈmər-lən

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Definition of merlon

: any of the solid intervals between crenellations of a battlement — see battlement illustration

Examples of merlon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Conversely, an arresting-looking romaine salad, dressed with za'atar yogurt and served in a bowl with Parmesan crisps lining the edge like merlons atop a castle wall, is oddly underseasoned. — Mike Sula, Chicago Reader, "Saba is stealthy Italian that might surprise traditionalists," 31 May 2018

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“Merlon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merlon. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.

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