fractocumulus

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fractocumulus [ˌfræktəʊˈkjuːmjʊləs]

n pl -li [-ˌlaɪ]

(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) low ragged slightly bulbous cloud, often appearing below nimbostratus clouds during rain Also called fractocumulus cloud

[from Latin fractus broken + cumulus]

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