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Meaning of cymatium | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A molding on the cornice, above the corona, often having a wavelike form (cyma).

Equivalents

Deutsch Karnies Kymation
Suomi kyma
Français cimaise cymatium
Galego cimacio
Polski kimation
Português cimalha

Examples

“The cornice only is carried around the room at the ceiling, and in the staircase hall only the cymatium and corona of the cornice; but over the archway, supported by a colonnade of four fluted round columns, a complete entablature with nicely worked classic detail is employed and given added emphasis by several inches' projection into the reception hall.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

cymatoceratid cymatogeny cymatograph cymatoscope cymæ Cymb.

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