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lozenge

/ˈloʊzɛndʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does lozenge mean?

noun

A small, usually diamond-shaped piece of sugar or a medicinal tablet, typically on a stick. A shape resembling a lozenge, especially a diamond shape.

Example

"She sucked on a lozenge to soothe her sore throat."

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