ogee

English

/oʊˈdʒiː/, /əʊˈdʒiː/

noun
Definitions
  • (architecture) A double curve in the shape of an elongated S; an object of that shape
  • (architecture) A pointed arch made from two ogees
  • (math) An inflection point.
  • (aesthetic facial surgery) The malar or cheekbone prominence transitioning into the mid-cheek hollow.
  • (distillation) The bubble-shaped chamber of a pot still that connects the swan neck to the pot and allows distillate to expand, condense, and fall back into the pot.

Etymology

Derived from French ogive derived from Latin augiva.

Origin

Latin

augiva

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