Definition of SIMA

sima

Meanings

Plural: simas

Noun

  • rock that form the continuous lower layer of the earth's crust; rich in silicon and magnesium
  • The upturned edge of a roof which acts as a gutter; a cyma.
  • The lower layer of the earth's outer crust that underlies the sial and is rich in silica, iron, and magnesium.

Origin / Etymology

From the Ancient Greek σιμός (simós, “bent upwards”).

Scrabble Score: 6

sima is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sima is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sima is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

sima is a valid Words With Friends word