[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

ogive \o"give\, n. f. ogive, of. augive a pointed arch, ll.
   augiva a double arch of two at right angles. arch.
   the arch or rib which crosses a gothic vault diagonally.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

ogive
     n : front consisting of the conical head of a missile or rocket
         that protects the payload from heat during its passage
         through the atmosphere syn: nose cone
see also:
nose cone 

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