Meaning
A double curve in the shape of an elongated S; an object of that shape.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English *ogeve, egeve, egeove, from Old French œgive, ogive, augive, from Late Latin augiva, of uncertain origin; compare Late Latin ogis (“a support, prop”), Latin augeō (“to increase, strengthen”), Italian and Spanish auge (“highest point of power or fortune, apogee”). Doublet of ogive.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 29 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-14GABEOPY
- 2026-06-11EGLMOTY
- 2026-06-09OEFGILN
- 2026-05-02GBNEDLO
- 2025-11-25EAONLGH
- 2025-09-19EGPIOLH
- 2025-08-10GAOMENT
- 2025-08-03EAOLGNY
- 2025-05-23OYDLGEI
- 2025-05-06OENIGMW
- 2025-04-01GCNHEIO
- 2025-03-30ECNOIGH
+17 earlier appearances in the archive.