cyma recta
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cyma recta
1695–1705; < New Latin: literally, straight cyma
Example Sentences
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A Glossary for Architectural Rubberneckers YOU can be an insufferable know-it-all with architectural terminology: “Oh, that’s not a cyma recta, it’s a cyma reversa.”
From New York Times
When the concave part is uppermost, it is called a cyma recta; but if the convex portion is at the top, it is called a cyma reversa.
From Project Gutenberg
The cornice is of grey marble with a 'cyma recta' section, and is carved with an upright leaf.
From Project Gutenberg
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