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altocumulus

Syllabification: (al·to·cu·mu·lus)
Pronunciation: /ˌaltōˈkyo͞omyələs/

Definition of altocumulus

noun (plural altocumuli /-ˌlī/)

  • cloud forming a layer of rounded masses with a level base, occurring at medium altitude, usually 6,500–23,000 feet (2-7 km).

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin alto- (from Latin altus 'high') + cumulus

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