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   Ogee , n. [F. ogive, augive, LL. augiva, of uncertain origin; cf.LL. ogis a support, prop. L. augere to increase, strengthen, Sp. auge highest point of power or fortune, apogee, Ar. auj, an astronomical term.]
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   (Arch.) A molding, the section of which is the form of the letter S, with the convex part above; cyma reversa. See Illust. under Cyma.
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   Hence, any similar figure used for any purpose.
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   Ogee arch (Arch.), a pointed arch, each of the sides of which has the curve of an ogee, that is, has a reversed curve near the apex.
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   Talon , n. [F., heel, spur, LL. talo, fr. L. talus the ankle, heel.]
   The claw of a predaceous bird or animal, especially the claw of a bird of prey.
   Bacon.
   
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   (Zool.) One of certain small prominences on the hind part of the face of an elephant's tooth.
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   (Arch.) A kind of molding, concave at the bottom and convex at the top; -- usually called an ogee.
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   ☞ When the concave part is at the top, it is called an inverted talon.
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   The shoulder of the bolt of a lock on which the key acts to shoot the bolt.
   Knight.
   
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