cyma | (noun) (architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex) | Synonyms: cymatium |
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cymatium | (noun) (architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex) | Synonyms: cyma |
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cymbal | (noun) a percussion instrument consisting of a concave brass disk; makes a loud crashing sound when hit with a drumstick or when two are struck together | - |
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cymbalist | (noun) a performer on the cymbals | - |
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cymbid | (noun) any of various plants of the genus Cymbidium having narrow leaves and a long drooping cluster of numerous showy and variously colored boat-shaped flowers; extensively hybridized and cultivated as houseplants and important florists' flowers | Synonyms: cymbidium |
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cymbidium | (noun) any of various plants of the genus Cymbidium having narrow leaves and a long drooping cluster of numerous showy and variously colored boat-shaped flowers; extensively hybridized and cultivated as houseplants and important florists' flowers | Synonyms: cymbid |
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cyme | (noun) more or less flat-topped cluster of flowers in which the central or terminal flower opens first | - |
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cymene | (noun) any of three isotopes of a colorless aromatic liquid hydrocarbon occurring in the volatile oil of cumin and thyme and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins | - |
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cymling | (noun) squash plant having flattened round fruit with a scalloped edge; usually greenish white | Synonyms: pattypan squash |
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cymograph | (noun) scientific instrument consisting of a rotating drum holding paper on which a stylus traces a continuous record (as of breathing or blood pressure) | Synonyms: kymograph |
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cymule | (noun) a small cyme, generally with few flowers | - |
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