Vandyke /(văn*dīk")/

Van·dyke

Vandyke

a.
  1. Of or pertaining to the style of Vandyke the painter; used or represented by Vandyke.

Phrases & Compounds
Vandyke brown
a pigment of a deep semitransparent brown color, supposed to be the color used by Vandyke in his pictures.
Vandyke collar
a broad collar or cape of linen and lace with a deep pointed or scalloped edge, worn lying on the shoulders; -- so called from its appearance in pictures by Vandyke.
Vandyke edge
an edge having ornamental triangular points.

Vandyke

prop. n.
  1. A picture by Vandyke. Also, a Vandyke collar, or a Vandyke edge.

Vandyke

v. t.
  1. To fit or furnish with a Vandyke; to form with points or scallops like a Vandyke. [R.]