ogive (plural ogives)
(statistics) The curve of a cumulative distribution function.
(architecture) A Gothic pointed arch, or a rib of a Gothic vault.
(ballistics) The pointed, curved nose of a bullet, missile, or rocket.
(geology) A three-dimensional wave-bulge, characteristic of glaciers that have experienced extreme underlying topographic change.
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Source: Wiktionary
O"give, n. Etym: [F. ogive, OF. augive a pointed arch, LL. augiva a double arch of two at right angles.] (Arch.)
Definition: The arch or rib which crosses a Gothic vault diagonally.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 May 2025
(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
