Etymology

cyma reversa

Today it means: A cyma convex in its upper part, and concave in its lower part. Full definition →

Latin reversa
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  1. Latin · derived fromreversa“returned”
  2. English todaycyma reversa

cyma + Latin reversa (“returned”)

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