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cyma

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌɪmə/

Definition of cyma

noun (plural cymas or cymae /ˈsʌɪmiː/)

Architecture
  • a cornice moulding with an S-shaped cross section.

Origin:

mid 16th century: modern Latin, from Greek kuma 'wave or wavy moulding'

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