Cymophane

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsʌɪmÉ™(ÊŠ)feɪn/

Origin

From Ancient Greek κῡμ- (kūm-), the short stem of κῦμα (kūma, "wave") + -ϕανης (-phanēs, "-showing").

Full definition of cymophane

Noun

1. (mineral) A translucent yellowish chatoyant chrysoberyl.

Derived terms

• cymophanous

Synonyms

• cat's-eye