drop cap

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Synonyms: dropcap, drip cap, drop cake, drop bar, drop ear, drop top

Antonyms: dropcap, drip cap, drop cake, drop bar, drop ear, drop top

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|typography}} A large [[initial]] [[letter]] that drops below the first line of a [[paragraph]], usually used at the beginning of a section or chapter of a book.

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