humilis

[hyoo-muh-lis or, often, yoo-] /ˈhyu mə lɪs or, often, ˈyu-/

adjective

(of a cumulus cloud) having a small, flattened appearance.

Origin of humilis

< New Latin, Latin: low, humble

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Individuals were seen foraging on the ground along with Anolis humilis uniformis.

Amphibians and Reptiles of the Rainforests of Southern El Peten, Guatemala William E. Duellman
Hence it is that all we know of the author of the Compendium from himself is “humilis presbiter Theophilus.”

Illuminated Manuscripts John W. Bradley

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