fallstreak en · NOUN
Etymology
From fall + streak, because they are composed of cloud crystals falling in streaks.
Meanings
- A (part of a) virga; a streak of falling ice crystals that sublimate before reaching the ground.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fall streak | alternative | lexicographic | |
| fallstreaks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |