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Cyma

Cyma Meaning & Definition
Cyma Definition And Meaning

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

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See Also | molding | moulding

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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