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nimbostratus Definition

nimbo·stra·tus (nim′bō strāt′əs, -strat′əs)

noun

the type of extensive gray cloud that obscures the sun, found at low altitudes and consisting of dense, dark layers of water droplets, rain, or snow

Etymology: ModL: see nimbus & stratus

Browse dictionary entries near nimbostratus

  1. ‹ nimbly
  2. ‹ nimbleness
  3. ‹ nimble-witted
  4. ‹ nimble-footed
  5. ‹ nimble-fingered
  6. ‹ nimble
  7. ‹ nim
  8. ‹ Nilotic
  9. ‹ Nilo-Saharan
  10. ‹ nill
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