false cirrus en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌfɔːls ˈsɪɹəs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌfɔls ˈsɪɹəs/ (General-American)
- /ˌfɒls-/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌfɑls-/ (General-American, cot-caught-merger)
Etymology
From false + cirrus.
Meanings
- A cloud formation that visually resembles but is not a true cirrus cloud, such as a cloud having high, wispy features due to various atmospheric conditions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| false cirri | Number=Plur | lexicographic |