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cirrocumulus Definition

cirro·cu·mu·lus (sir′ō kyo̵̅o̅myə ləs)

noun

the type of white cloud that resembles a small puff, flake, or streak, found at high altitudes and consisting of ice crystals and water droplets; mackerel sky

cirrocumulus Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • cloud: Cirrocumulus clouds are very high small white puffs in ripples which forms the classic Mackerel sky.

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