cyma reversa

cy·ma re·ver·sa

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Definitions of cyma reversa words

noun cyma reversa a cyma whose convex part projects beyond the concave part. 1
noun cyma reversa (architecture) A cyma (moulding) convex in its upper part, and concave in its lower part. 0

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

1555-65; < New Latin: literally, reversed cyma

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