cirrostratus

noun

cir·​ro·​stra·​tus ˌsir-ō-ˈstrā-təs How to pronounce cirrostratus (audio) -ˈstra- How to pronounce cirrostratus (audio)
: a fairly uniform high thin cloud layer darker than cirrus and often covering the entire sky see cloud illustration

Examples of cirrostratus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cirrostratus was circa 1803

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“Cirrostratus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cirrostratus. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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cirrostratus

noun
cir·​ro·​stra·​tus ˌsir-ō-ˈstrāt-əs How to pronounce cirrostratus (audio) -ˈstrat- How to pronounce cirrostratus (audio)
: a fairly even high cloud layer that is darker than cirrus

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