ogee

Meaning

1. A double curve in the shape of an elongated S; an object of that shape.
2. A pointed arch made from two ogees.
3. An inflection point.
4. The malar or cheekbone prominence transitioning into the mid-cheek hollow.
5. 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.

Synonyms

cyma reversa

cyma

Translations

doucine

διπλή καμπύλη σχήματος

arc en accolade

conopial

Pronounced as (IPA)

/oʊˈd͡ʒiː/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: *ogeve

Cognate with Latin: augeō

Cognate with Spanish: auge

In summary

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”), Spanish auge (“highest point of power or fortune, apogee”). Doublet of ogive.