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- [nim-boh-strey-tuh s, -strat-uh s]
- /ˌnɪm boʊˈstreɪ təs, -ˈstræt əs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nim-boh-strey-tuh s, -strat-uh s]
- /ˌnɪm boʊˈstreɪ təs, -ˈstræt əs/
Definitions of nimbostratus word
- noun plural nimbostratus a cloud of a class characterized by a formless layer that is almost uniformly dark gray; a rain cloud of the layer type, of low altitude, usually below 8000 feet (2440 meters). 1
- noun nimbostratus A type of cloud forming a thick uniform gray layer at low altitude, from which rain or snow often falls (without any lightning or thunder). 1
- noun nimbostratus a dark-coloured rain-bearing stratus cloud 0
- noun nimbostratus the type of extensive gray cloud that obscures the sun, found at low altitudes and consisting of dense, dark layers of water droplets, rain, or snow 0
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Origin of nimbostratus
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; nimbo- + stratus
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Parts of speech for Nimbostratus
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nimbostratus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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