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lamb's tongue

American  

noun

Architecture.

  1. a molding having a deep, symmetrical profile ending in a narrow edge, as in a sash bar.

Etymology

Origin of lamb's tongue

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

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A salad of lamb’s tongue and browned beech mushrooms topped with a soft-cooked egg was nice.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2017

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