SIMA

sima

(noun) rock that form the continuous lower layer of the earth’s crust; rich in silicon and magnesium

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

sima (plural simas)

(architecture) The upturned edge of a roof which acts as a gutter; a cyma.

Etymology 2

Noun

sima (uncountable)

(geology) The lower layer of the earth's outer crust that underlies the sial and is rich in silica, iron, and magnesium.

Anagrams

• AMIs, Amis, ISAM, Isam, M'sia, MIAs, Masi, Sami, Siam, Sámi, aims, saim, siam

Proper noun

Sima (plural Simas)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Sima is the 26025th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 942 individuals. Sima is most common among White (78.13%) individuals.

Anagrams

• AMIs, Amis, ISAM, Isam, M'sia, MIAs, Masi, Sami, Siam, Sámi, aims, saim, siam

Source: Wiktionary


Si"ma, n. (Arch.)

Definition: A cyma.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

19 April 2024

SUSPECT

(verb) hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty; “The U.S. suspected Bin Laden as the mastermind behind the terrorist attacks”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, next to crude oil. It’s also one of the oldest commodities, with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide daily.

coffee icon