Phrase guide

cyma reversa

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: sīʹmə rĭvûrʹsə
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪmə ɹɪˈvɜːsə/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A cyma convex in its upper part, and concave in its lower part.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: architecture

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a molding that (in section) has the shape of an S with the convex part above and the concave part below

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ogee

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cyma, cymatium

History

Etymology

cyma + Latin reversa (“returned”)