altocumulus

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al·to·cu·mu·lus

(ăl′tō-kyo͞o′myə-ləs)

A cloud formation of rounded, fleecy, white or gray masses.

[Latin altus, high; see al- in Indo-European roots + cumulus.]

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altocumulus

(ˌæltəʊˈkjuːmjʊləs)

n, pl -li (-laɪ)

(Physical Geography) a globular cloud at an intermediate height of about 2400 to 6000 metres (8000 to 20 000 feet)

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al•to•cu•mu•lus

(ˌæl toʊˈkyu myə ləs)

n., pl. -li (-ˌlaɪ)

a cloud characterized by globular masses or rolls in layers or patches: of medium altitude, about 8000–20,000 ft. (2450–6100 m).

[1890–95]

al·to·cu·mu·lus

(ăl′tō-kyo͞o′myə-ləs)

A fleecy white or gray cloud formation, usually occurring in wide patches or bands. Altocumulus clouds form at middle levels of the atmosphere.

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altocumulus - a cumulus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles

altocumulus cloud

cumulus, cumulus cloud - a globular cloud

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altokumulus

altocumulo

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altocumulus

[ˌæltəʊˈkjuːmjʊləs] N (altocumuli (pl)) [ˌæltəʊˈkjuːmjʊlaɪ] → altocúmulo m

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