Category:Ogee

O*gee", n. Etym: [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.]

1. (arch.)

Defn: a molding, the section of which is the form of the letter s, With the convex part above; cyma reversa. See illust. under cyma.

2. Hence, any similar figure used for any purpose. 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.