CYMBA


Meaning of CYMBA in English

ˈsimbə noun

( plural cym·bae -(ˌ)bē, -ˌbī)

Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, boat, from Greek kymbē boat, bowl, cup

1. : the upper part of the concha of the ear

2. : a woody durable boat-shaped spathe or other cover around the flower and fruit cluster of certain palms

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