Cymatia
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of cymatium: S-shaped architectural mouldings used at the top of a cornice, combining concave and convex profiles in a single band.
“The restorers carefully reproduced the cymatia along the cornice to match the original Roman design.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
cy·ma·ti·a
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Synonyms
mouldingsogee mouldingscornice mouldings
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Wordle
Starts CYM and ends in IA with vowels A, I, A clustering at the close. The CYM opening is very distinctive.
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Scrabble
Y (4 pts) adds value. The CYMATI pattern is unusual. Good for clearing surplus A and I tiles alongside a Y tile in one play.
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