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cumulostratus

/ ˌkjuːmjʊləʊˈstreɪtəs /

noun

  1. meteorol another name for stratocumulus

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At four o'clock this day the thermometer stood at 97 degrees, the clouds were cumulostratus and cirrus, and there was a good breeze from the north-east.

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This morning heavy clouds of cumulostratus promised more rain, and gave a cool day for the last effort of the jaded animals, which the driver doubted could not be driven much farther.

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The sky was partially overcast with high cumulostratus clouds, and a light breeze blew from the east, but nothing to indicate a thunderstorm in any direction.

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After sunrise, cirrostratus clouds began to pass over from west to east, gradually becoming more dense, and assuming the form of cumulostratus.

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Cirri and cirrostratus clouds have been very prevalent during the day, and cumulostratus during the night.

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