Sçī-ŏm'a-chy, n.

(sī-ŏm'a-ky̆), n. [Fr. sciomachie, sciamachie, Gr. σκιαμαχία, σκιομαχία, from σκιά, a shadow, and μάχη, battle.] A mock contest with one's own shadow or with shadows; imaginary or futile combat. [Written also sciamachy.] Cowley.