cirri

[ sir-ahy ]

/ ˈsɪr aɪ /

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noun Botany, Zoology.

a plural of cirrus.

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Other definitions for cirri (2 of 2)

cirri-

variant of cirro-.

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How to use cirri in a sentence

In either case the same effect is produced on a number of neighbouring cirri at the same time, and in p. 87the same order.
The Rain Cloud|Anonymous
If the cumulus be the only cloud at first visible, its upper part is seen to become tufted with cirri.
The Rain Cloud|Anonymous
Tentacular cirri similarly formed, as is also the first neurocirrus, the latter less clavate below the slender tip.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11. No. 1.|Various
Tentacular cirri and notocirri similar in form to the median tentacle.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11. No. 1.|Various

Anal cirri proportionately somewhat shorter than in squamatus.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11. No. 1.|Various

British Dictionary definitions for cirri

cirri

/ (ˈsɪraɪ) /

noun

the plural of cirrus

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