sima en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
From the Ancient Greek σιμός (simós, “bent upwards”).
Meanings
- The upturned edge of a roof which acts as a gutter; a cyma.
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| simas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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sima en · NOUN · etymology 2
Etymology
Coined by Eduard Suess in 1909, in Das Antlitz der Erde, as a blend of silicon + magnesium.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The lower layer of the earth's outer crust that underlies the sial and is rich in silica, iron, and magnesium.
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id sima (lower layer of Earth's outer crust) · fi sima-kerros (lower layer of Earth's outer crust)