Uncinus Definition

noun

(meteorology) A cloud species which consists of fine hair-like strands, with hooked terminations. Associated only with cirrus formations.

Wiktionary

(paleontology) The curved tip of the hooks associated with belemnite tentacles.

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Other Word Forms of Uncinus

Noun

Singular:
uncinus
Plural:
uncini

Origin of Uncinus

  • From Latin uncīnus (“hook”).

    From Wiktionary

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Words Starting With

UUNUNC

Words Ending With

SUSNUS

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uncinus

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With U7 Letter Words Ending With S
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