Flocculus

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A small fluffy tuft.
  2. 2
    Either of two small lobes on the posterior border of the cerebellum.
  3. 3
    A marking on the surface of the sun associated with a solar prominence.

Synonyms

All synonyms
chipdandruffflakeflockparingscale

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin flocculus, from floccus.

Related phrases

solar prominence

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