stratus
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.stra·tus
noun \ˈstrā-təs, ˈstra-\ plural stra·ti \ˈstrā-ˌtī, ˈstra-\
Definition of STRATUS
: a low cloud form extending over a large area at altitudes of usually 2000 to 7000 feet (600 to 2100 meters) — see cloud illustration
See Origin of STRATUS
New Latin, from Latin, past participle of sternere
First Known Use: circa 1803
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