cirrus
noun/ˈsɪrəs/
Frequency rank: #17,838 most common English word
Meaning
A type of high-altitude cloud made of ice crystals, appearing as thin, wispy streaks or tufts.
Example sentence
The weather forecaster pointed to thin, wispy cirrus clouds high in the sky as a sign of changing weather.
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