ogee

[ oh-jee, oh-jee ]

noun

1. a double curve, resembling the letter S, formed by the union of a concave and a convex line.
2. Also called gula. Architecture. a molding with such a curve for a profile; cyma. : O.G., o.g.

ogee

/ ˈəʊdʒiː /

noun

1. Also calledtalon a moulding having a cross section in the form of a letter S
2. short for ogee arch

Word History and Origins

Origin of ogee¹

1275–1325; Middle English ogeus, oggez (plural), variant (by assimilation of f ) of oggifs, presumed singular oggif diagonal rib of a vault < Anglo-French, Old French ogive ogive

Word History and Origins

Origin of ogee¹

C15: probably variant of ogive

Example Sentences

For a more traditional look, counters can be fabricated with a variety of shaped edges, from a simple, rounded bullnose to the more decorative ogee — or S-shaped — edge preferred by Schafer.

From Seattle Times

On the ten-year-old face, a thread of blood trickled from nose to upper lip, curving an ogee around the corner of the mouth and down the chin.

From The New Yorker

The classic shape – a beautiful inverted ogee – can be seen in courtly miniatures and royal portraits.

From The Guardian

He begs Mme. de Labadye to take hold of it; and a music-box falls into his hands, which, before the séance, was placed upon the ogee, in the corner concealed by the curtain.

From Project Gutenberg

Even in the hostile republic of Ragusa the Romanesque of the custom-house and Rectors’ palace is combined with Venetian Gothic, while the graceful balconies and ogee windows of the Prijeki closely follow their Venetian models.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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