What is another word for cirrhus?

Pronunciation: [sˈɜːɹəs] (IPA)

Cirrhus is a term used for a wispy and elongated cloud formation that appears in the upper troposphere. This type of cloud is commonly associated with high-pressure weather patterns, though it can also indicate the presence of a storm system. Other synonyms for cirrhus include cirrus clouds, mare's tails, and feather clouds. These terms all refer to the same type of cloud formation characterized by thin, feathery wisps of ice crystals that are stretched across the sky. Cirrhus can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is wispy, light, or ethereal in nature, such as cirrhus-like foliage or cirrhus-like hair.

Synonyms for Cirrhus:

  • n.

    cirrhus plant
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What are the hypernyms for Cirrhus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Cirrhus?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for cirrhus (as nouns)

Usage examples for Cirrhus

588 Streaks of cirrhus 3.55 to 4.08 57.0 22.5 .
"Himalayan Journals V2."
J. D. Hooker
588 Sun sets in hazy cirrhus.
"Himalayan Journals V2."
J. D. Hooker
The gold on Skiddaw was passing into rose; and over the greenish blue of the lower sky, webs of crimson cirrhus spun themselves.
"The Mating of Lydia"
Mrs. Humphry Ward

Related words: cirrus clouds, cirrus mammal, cirrus formation, cirrus cloud meaning, cirrus genus

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