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1. (n.) cyma
either of two moldings having a partly convex and partly concave curve for an outline, used esp. in classical architecture.
Etymology: (1555–65; < NL < Gk kŷma something swollen, a wave, wavy molding, sprout =ký(ein) to be pregnant)
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1. (noun) cyma, cymatium
(architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex)
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1. (noun) cyma
a member or molding of the cornice, the profile of which is wavelike in form
2. (noun) cyma
a cyme. See Cyme
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