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Oculus
a circular or eye shaped window.
Ogive
diagonal arch which outlines the ribs of the vault of a bay (divided into four or six parts).

Opening
window or opening in a wall.
Opus sectile
inlaid, mosaic decoration (often in marble).

Opus spicatum
small tool cut on the diagonal used during the pre-Roman era.
Ovum
egg-shaped ornamental motif.

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