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cymophane
[ sahy-muh-feyn ]
cymophane
/ ˈsaɪməˌfeɪn /
noun
- a yellow or green opalescent variety of chrysoberyl
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cymophane1
First recorded in 1795–1805; cymo- + -phane ( def )
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cymophane1
C19: from Greek kuma wave, undulation + -phane
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Example Sentences
Cymophane, or chatoyant chrysoberyl, may also be asteriated.
From Project Gutenberg
The cymophane, whose azure waves float over the milky tint swimming in its depths.
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Another important variety is that of the chrysoberyl called "cymophane."
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