ogee Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a molding that (in section) has the shape of an S with the convex part above and the concave part below
    cyma reversa.

WordNet

O*gee" noun
Etymology
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.
Definitions
  1. (Arch.) 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.

Webster 1913