Cymarose

/ˈsɪməroʊs/ adjective

Definition

Having a wave-like or undulating form or surface; characterized by waves or wave-shaped patterns.

Etymology

From Greek kyma (wave) + -ose (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of'). The suffix creates an adjective form describing things with prominent wave-like characteristics.

Kelly Says

Words ending in '-ose' are like adjective factories in science and medicine—they tell you something has a particular quality. Cymarose objects literally look like they're frozen in a wave!

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