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ABJA (*see* PADMA)—A lotus, the cyma or ‘a moulding taking its name from its contour resembling that of a wave, being hollow in its upper part and swelling below. Of this moulding there are two sorts, the cyma recta, just described; and the cyma reversa wherein the upper part swells, whilst the lower is hollow. By the workmen these are called "ogées."