cumulostratus

British  

/ ˌkjuːmjʊləʊˈstreɪtəs /

noun

1. meteorol another name for stratocumulus

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Example Sentences

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.

From Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia by Wills, William John

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.

From Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 1 by Mitchell, Thomas

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

From Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia by Wills, William John

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.

From Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia by Mitchell, Thomas

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

From Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia by Wills, William John