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cyma

Syllabification: (cy·ma)
Pronunciation: /ˈsīmə/

Definition of cyma

noun (plural cymas or cymae /-mē, -mī/)

  • 1 Architecture a cornice molding with an S-shaped cross section. Compare with ogee.
  • 2 Botanyvariant spelling of cyme.

Origin:

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

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