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Definitions for Cyma

[1] Architecture . either of two moldings having a partly convex and partly concave curve for an outline: used especially in classical architecture. Compare cyma recta, cyma reversa.
[2] Botany . a cyme.
[3] either of two mouldings having a double curve, part concave and part convex. Cyma recta has the convex part nearer the wall and cyma reversa has the concave part nearer the wall
[4] botany a rare variant of cyme

Words nearby Cyma

cylindromatous carcinoma, cylindruria, cylix, cyllenian, cym., cyma, cyma recta, cyma reversa, cymaise, cymar, cymation

Origin of Cyma

1555–65; < New Latin < Greek kŷma something swollen, a wave, wavy molding, sprout, equivalent to ký(ein ) to be pregnant + -ma noun suffix

Word origin for Cyma

C16: from New Latin, from Greek kuma something swollen, from kuein to be pregnant