OGDOAD
Og"do*ad, n. Etym: [Gr. , , from
Defn: A thing made up of eight parts. Milman.
OGDOASTICH
Og`do*as`tich, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: A poem of eight lines. [Obs.] Selden
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.
OGEECHEE LIME O*gee"chee lime`. Etym: [So named from the Ogeechee River in Georgia.] (Bot.) (a) The acid, olive-shaped, drupaceous fruit of a species of tupelo (Nyssa capitata) which grows in swamps in Georgia and Florida. (b) The tree which bears this fruit.
OGGANITION Og`ga*ni"tion, n. Etym: [L.oggannire to snarl at; ob (see Ob-) + gannire to yelp.]