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cyma recta

[ rek-tuh ]

noun

, Architecture.
  1. a cyma whose concave part projects beyond the convex part.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cyma recta1

1695–1705; < New Latin: literally, straight cyma
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Example Sentences

The cornice is of grey marble with a 'cyma recta' section, and is carved with an upright leaf.

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