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vertebratus

American

[vur-tuh-brey-tuhs] / ˌvɜr təˈbreɪ təs /

adjective

Meteorology.

(of a cloud) having elements arranged in a riblike pattern.

Etymology

Origin of vertebratus

From New Latin; see origin at vertebrate

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