virga
virga
Definition
virga (vʉr′gə)
noun
Meteorol. long streamers or wispy streaks of water or ice particles falling from the base of a cloud but evaporating completely before reaching the ground
Etymology: ModL, streak in the heavens < L, twig, wand
virga
Usage Examples
Noun used with modifier
- O: O viridissima virga, ave, quae in ventoso flabro sciscitationis sanctorum prodisti.
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