cloud forest
noun
: a wet tropical mountain forest at an altitude usually between 3000 and 8000 feet (1000 and 2500 meters) that is characterized by a profusion of epiphytes and the presence of clouds even in the dry season
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Singing mice Singing mice live high in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, engaging in chirping call-and-response duets that can change slightly depending on responses received.
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ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
But the most intriguing volcano hike is through the cloud forest and high-altitude desert of a mountain that most people have never heard of — Hualālai.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
La Gomera’s contrasts between semi-desert and cloud forest make for steep, varied days.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
This hotel’s luxury mountain bungalows offer a quiet, peaceful retreat in the heart of the cloud forest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
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ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
But the most intriguing volcano hike is through the cloud forest and high-altitude desert of a mountain that most people have never heard of — Hualālai.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
La Gomera’s contrasts between semi-desert and cloud forest make for steep, varied days.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
This hotel’s luxury mountain bungalows offer a quiet, peaceful retreat in the heart of the cloud forest.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
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“Cloud forest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloud%20forest. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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