Lozenge (noun)

1. A rhombus-shaped object or figure.
2. A small medicated tablet, usually diamond-shaped, that is sucked or chewed to relieve sore throat or other symptoms.

Origin:

The term "lozenge" comes from old french losenge, from latin lasanga "a small plate, tile", from greek lasanon, from lasos "smooth, polished", from the same indo-european root that gave english "smooth." the word was originally used to describe a small plate or tile, but it now refers to a specific shape, a rhombus, and a certain type of medicine.

Examples:

1. The quilt was made up of many small, colorful lozenges.
2. The medicine came in the form of lozenges that were to be sucked on to relieve a sore throat.
3. The lozenge pattern on the tile floor was repeated throughout the room.
4. The artist used different shades of blue to create a mesmerizing lozenge pattern.
5. The lozenge-shaped candies were popular among children.