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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   a cloud species which consists of rounded lens shaped of cloud, often forming near mountains. Associated with cirrocumulus, and altocumulus, and sometimes stratocumulus genera.

Synonyms

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cirrosecloudedcloudydarkdirtygloomy

Etymology

From Medieval Latin lenticulāris (“lentil-shaped”), from Latin lenticula, from lēns + -cula, ultimately from Latin lēns (“lentil”).

Related phrases

cloud species

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