n. Either of two moldings, cyma recta or cyma reversa, having an undulating or S-shaped profile, used especially in classical architecture. Also called cymatium. [New Latin cȳma, from Greek kūma, wave, cyma, from kuein, to swell; see keuə- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] ![]() (click for a larger image) cymatop: cyma recta bottom: cyma reversa |
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