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



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