Associations to the word «Vandyke»

Wiktionary

VANDYKE, noun. An edge with ornamental triangular points.
VANDYKE, verb. (transitive) To fit or furnish with a vandyke; to form with points or scallops like a vandyke.
VANDYKE, noun. A style of facial hair which has both a mustache and goatee but with all cheek hair shaven.
VANDYKE, noun. A style of dress or collar similar to those in Anthony van Dyck's portrait paintings.
VANDYKE BROWN, noun. A medium brown colour.
VANDYKE BROWN, adjective. Of a medium brown colour.
VANDYKE BROWNS, noun. Plural of Vandyke brown

Dictionary definition

VANDYKE, noun. Flemish painter of numerous portraits (1599-1641).
VANDYKE, noun. A short pointed beard (named after the artist Anthony Vandyke).

Wise words

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