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orographic cloud

American  

noun

  1. any cloud whose existence and form are largely controlled by the disturbed flow of air over and around mountains, as the banner cloud and crest cloud.

Etymology

Origin of orographic cloud

First recorded in 1975–80

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Orographic cloud winds around and over the unmistakable profile of the Matterhorn in Switzerland.

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