cyma recta
[
rek
-t
uh
]
/ˈrɛk tə/
noun
,
Architecture
1.
a cyma whose concave part projects beyond the convex part.
Origin
1695-1705;
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Neo-Latin:
literally, straight cyma
Examples from the web for
cyma recta
Between these two entrance elements is an unusually pronounced
cyma recta
molding.
Above the shelf and applied to the wall is a single board forming a panel surrounded with
cyma recta
molding.
The east and west facades have triangular pediment gables with simple trim of
cyma recta
.