cumulus humilis

noun

cumulus hu·​mi·​lis

-ˈhyümələ̇s

plural cumuli humiles

-ˌlēz

: a small white cumulus cloud appearing in fine weather

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, low cumulus

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