flocculus
floc·cu·lus
noun \-ləs\ plural floc·cu·li\-ˌlī, -ˌlē\
Definition of FLOCCULUS
1
: a small loosely aggregated mass
2
: a bright or dark patch on the sun
Origin of FLOCCULUS
Late Latin, diminutive of Latin floccus tuft of wool
First Known Use: 1799
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