dentil

noun

den·​til ˈden-tᵊl How to pronounce dentil (audio)
-ˌtil
: one of a series of small projecting rectangular blocks forming a molding especially under a cornice
dentiled
ˈden-tᵊld How to pronounce dentil (audio)
-ˌtild
adjective

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Examples of dentil in a Sentence

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For instance, the main drawing room was part of the original building, and Byrne and her team reinstated the delicate dentil molding and restored the original fireplace to perfection. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024 Elsewhere is a breakfast room off the kitchen with dentil molding and a fireplace, as well as a family room with an adjoining bar area with a chic rattan island for serving snacks. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024 Classical ornamentation like cornices, dentils, and block modillions are common to the facade, according to Reggev. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2024 The formal dining room echoes the features of the living room and has fine dentil molding. Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023 On the ground floor, there’s a discreet private security office and an oval powder room just inside the front door, while pilasters and dentil moldings embellish the grand entrance gallery. Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2023 Among the dentil molding and grand hearth in the formal living room are fabrics and other finishes with pink accents. Jeastman, oregonlive, 28 July 2023 This home’s interior also is full of old world flourishes ranging from decorative dentil moldings to picture framing, hardwood floors, a grand central staircase and three wood-burning fireplaces. Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2023 The plaster walls have been repaired and painted, the dentil molding restored to its original glory. Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al, 12 Feb. 2020

Word History

Etymology

obsolete French dentille, from Middle French, diminutive of dent

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dentil was in 1663

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“Dentil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dentil. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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