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cymophane
[ sahy-muh-feyn ]
/ ˈsaɪ məˌfeɪn /
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How to use cymophane in a sentence
Cymophane, or chatoyant chrysoberyl, may also be asteriated.
The cymophane, whose azure waves float over the milky tint swimming in its depths.
Against The Grain|Joris-Karl HuysmansAnother important variety is that of the chrysoberyl called "cymophane."
British Dictionary definitions for cymophane
cymophane
/ (ˈsaɪməˌfeɪn) /
noun
a yellow or green opalescent variety of chrysoberyl
Word Origin for cymophane
C19: from Greek kuma wave, undulation + -phane
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