cymoid

Related to cymoid: cyme

cy·moid

(sī′moid′)

adj.

1. Architecture Resembling a cyma.

2. Botany Resembling a cyme.

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cymoid

(ˈsaɪmɔɪd)

adj

1. (Architecture) architect botany resembling a cyme or cyma

2. (Botany) architect botany resembling a cyme or cyma

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