radiatus

[ rey-dee-ey-tuhs ]

adjective

, Meteorology.

1. (of a cloud) having bands that appear to converge toward a point on the horizon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of radiatus¹

< New Latin, Latin: arranged radially, originally, having rays of light; radiate

Example Sentences

Others are rah (Phaseolus radiatus) and mothi (Phaseolus aconitifolius).

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