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ogee

/oʊˈdʒi/
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Other forms: ogees

Definitions of ogee
  1. noun
    a molding that (in section) has the shape of an S with the convex part above and the concave part below
    synonyms: cyma reversa
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    type of:
    cyma, cymatium
    (architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex)
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