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Doucine

A French architectural term for an ogee or cyma molding composed of a convex and a concave curve joined in a continuous S-shaped profile.

Short Definition

A French architectural term for an ogee or cyma molding composed of a convex and a concave curve joined in a continuous S-shaped profile.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Language Origin

French

Categories

A French architectural term for an ogee or cyma molding composed of a convex and a concave curve joined in a continuous S-shaped profile. The molding may be carved as part of cornices, bases, frames, and other architectural ornament.

References

  • Pliny the Elder, Natural History (where applicable).
  • Pierre-Info Glossaire (for French stone terminology, where applicable).