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stratocumulus

stra·to·cu·mu·lus
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [strey-toh-kyoo-myuh-luh s, strat-oh-]
    • /ˌstreɪ toʊˈkyu myə ləs, ˌstræt oʊ-/
    • /ˈstræ.təʊˌkjuː.mjə.ləs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [strey-toh-kyoo-myuh-luh s, strat-oh-]
    • /ˌstreɪ toʊˈkyu myə ləs, ˌstræt oʊ-/

Definitions of stratocumulus word

  • noun plural stratocumulus a cloud of a class characterized by large dark, rounded masses, usually in groups, lines, or waves, the individual elements being larger than those in altocumulus and the whole being at a lower altitude, usually below 8000 feet (2400 meters). 1
  • noun stratocumulus a uniform stretch of cloud containing dark grey globular masses 0
  • noun stratocumulus the type of white or gray cloud found at low altitudes and consisting of large, smooth or patchy layers of water droplets and possibly some hail or snow 0
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Origin of stratocumulus

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; strato- + -cumulus

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Parts of speech for Stratocumulus

noun
adjective
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adverb
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stratocumulus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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