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Cyma

A member or molding of the cornice, the profile of which is wavelike in form.

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Molding 76% connected

of Mould

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Moulding 76% connected

of Mould

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Ogee 76% connected

A molding, the section of which is the form of the letter S, with the convex part above; cyma reversa. See Illust. under Cyma.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cymatium 92% connected

A capping or crowning molding in classic architecture.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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