About The Word Cyma
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Cyma
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What's The Definition Of Cyma?
[n] (classical architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is partly concave and partly convex
Synonyms | Synonyms for Cyma: cymatium Related Terms | Find terms related to Cyma: Cyma In Webster's Dictionary \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.
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