ogee

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun a molding that (in section) has the shape of an S with the convex part above and the concave part below

Etymology

From Middle English *ogeve, egeve, egeove, from Old French œgive, ogive, augive, from Late Latin augiva, of uncertain origin; compare Late Latin ogis (“a support, prop”), Latin augeō (“to increase, strengthen”), Italian and Spanish auge (“highest point of power or fortune, apogee”). Doublet of ogive.

In classic literature

Synonyms

cyma reversa

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