cymophane


cy·mo·phane

noun \ˈsī-mə-ˌfān\

Definition of CYMOPHANE

: chrysoberyl; especially : an opalescent chrysoberyl

Origin of CYMOPHANE

French, from Greek kyma wave + French -phane -phane
First Known Use: circa 1804

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