Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

altocumulus

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.31 in modern English

Syllables: al-tocu-mu-lus
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fleecy cloud formation consisting of large whitish or greyish globular cloudlets with shaded portions, often grouped in flocks or rows. (Abbreviated Ac.)

Etymology

From alto- + cumulus.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: alto-

Inflected Forms

altocumuli (plural)

Synonyms

altocumulus cloud

Questions

What does altocumulus mean?: A fleecy cloud formation consisting of large whitish or greyish globular cloudlets with shaded portions, often grouped in flocks or rows. (Abbreviated Ac.)
Where does altocumulus come from?: From alto- + cumulus.

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