noun
- A molding with a wavy or undulating profile, typically used in classical architecture as a decorative element on cornices or entablatures.
Usage: architecture; also called cymation or cyma
Examples
- The cymatium at the top of the building's cornice displayed the architect's attention to classical detail.
- Ancient Greek temples often featured an ornate cymatium as part of their entablature.
- The cymatium's wave-like pattern added visual interest to the otherwise plain facade.
- Restorers carefully replicated the original cymatium when renovating the historic mansion.