calvus

American

[kal-vuhs] / ˈkæl vəs /

adjective

Meteorology.

(of a cumulonimbus cloud) having its upper portion changing from a rounded, cumuliform shape to a diffuse, whitish, cirriform mass with vertical striations.

Etymology

Origin of calvus

< New Latin, Latin: literally, bald

Example Sentences

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With bird nicknames may be mentioned Callow, unfledged, cognate with Lat. calvus, bald.

From The Romance of Names by Weekley, Ernest

The whole face of the South American Brachyurus calvus is of a "glowing scarlet hue"; but this colour does not appear until the animal is nearly mature.

From The Descent of Man by Darwin, Charles

The Troglodytes calvus, a relative of the preceding, inhabiting the same regions, as described by Du Chaillu, shows still more skill in raising his roof.

From The Industries of Animals by Houssay, Frédéric

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