ogee, n.
Architecture
1. A double curve with the shape of an elongated S.
2. A molding having the profile of an S-shaped curve.
3. An arch formed by two S-shaped curves meeting at a point. Also called ogee arch.
“The double-curve ogee (oh-jee) was introduced from the Arab world in the 14th century and became popular throughout medieval England. It was also a favorite in Venice, Italy from where it derived its other moniker - the Venetian arch.”
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