sima
(noun) rock that form the continuous lower layer of the earth’s crust; rich in silicon and magnesium
Source: WordNet® 3.1
sima (plural simas)
(architecture) The upturned edge of a roof which acts as a gutter; a cyma.
sima (uncountable)
(geology) The lower layer of the earth's outer crust that underlies the sial and is rich in silica, iron, and magnesium.
• AMIs, Amis, ISAM, Isam, M'sia, MIAs, Masi, Sami, Siam, Sámi, aims, saim, siam
Sima (plural Simas)
A surname.
• 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.
• 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
22 November 2024
(noun) (nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
Coffee dates back to the 9th century. Goat herders in Ethiopia noticed their goats seem to be “dancing” after eating berries from a particular shrub. They reported it to the local monastery, and a monk made a drink out of it. The monk found out he felt energized and kept him awake at night. That’s how the first coffee drink was born.
