Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Ogee \O*gee"\, n. [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.) 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.

Cyma \Cy"ma\ (s[imac]"m[.a]) n. [NL., fr. Gr. ky^ma. See {Cyme}]
   1. (Arch.) A member or molding of the cornice, the profile of
      which is wavelike in form.

   2. (Bot.) A cyme. See {Cyme}.

   {Cyma recta}, or {Cyma}, a cyma, hollow in its upper part and
      swelling below.

   {Cyma reversa}, or {Ogee}, a cyma swelling out on the upper
      part and hollow below.