Ogee

Pronunciation

Origin

French ogive, augive, Late Latin augiva, of uncertain origin; compare Late Latin ogis ("a support, prop"), Latin augere ("to increase, strengthen"), Spanish auge ("highest point of power or fortune, apogee").

Full definition of ogee

Noun

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

Derived terms

• ogee arch
• ogee clock
• ogee washer