Cyma Definition

sīmə
cymae
noun
Either of two moldings, cyma recta or cyma reversa, having an undulating or S-shaped profile, used especially in classical architecture.
American Heritage
A molding of a cornice, whose profile is a line partly convex and partly concave.
Webster's New World
(botany) = cyme.
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Other Word Forms of Cyma

Noun

Singular:
cyma
Plural:
cymae, cym, cymas, cymata

Origin of Cyma

  • New Latin cȳma from Greek kūma wave, cyma from kuein to swell keuə- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin cȳma, from Ancient Greek κῦμα (kuma).

    From Wiktionary

Cyma Sentence Examples

  • Cyma watches are classic timepieces that appeal to people of all ages and lifestyles.

  • Both collectors and people who want a quality Swiss watch will like Cyma watches.

  • Although Cyma watches are considered fine jewelry, Cyma offers a large selection of watches in a variety of styles at different price ranges.

  • Cyma is one of the most popular luxury watches in Europe and more recently, in the U.S.A. What is the appeal of this traditional Swiss watch?

  • Cyma traces its early origins from a small watch company founded by the brothers, Joseph and Theodre Schwob, of Schwob Frères and Co. in 1862.

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Words Starting With

CCYCYM

Words Ending With

AMAYMA

Unscrambles

cyma

Words Starting With C and Ending With A

Starts With C & Ends With AStarts With CY & Ends With AStarts With C & Ends With MA

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With C4 Letter Words Ending With A