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单词 cirrocumulus
释义

cirrocumulus

noun

cir·​ro·​cu·​mu·​lus ˌsir-ō-ˈkyü-myə-ləs How to pronounce cirrocumulus (audio)
: a high-altitude cloud form consisting of small white rounded masses usually in regular groupings see cloud illustration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web So cloud iridescence usually happens in lenticular or alto-cumulus, cirrus and cirrocumulus clouds. Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2022 The three main types are cirrus, cirrostratus and cirrocumulus. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 17 July 2022 High clouds are classified as either cirrus, cirrostratus, or cirrocumulus. Catherine Zuckerman, National Geographic, 24 Apr. 2019 Within the lenticular category itself, there are several types: Altocumulus standing lenticular, stratocumulus standing lenticular and cirrocumulus standing lenticular. Kathryn Prociv, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2018

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1803, in the meaning defined above

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