Altocumuli Word Meaning

Etymology:

late 19th century: from modern Latin alto- (from Latin altus ‘high’) + cumulus

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Definition:

cloud forming a layer of rounded masses with a level base, occurring at medium altitude (typically 2 to 7 km, 6,500 to 23,000 ft)

Short Definition:

cloud forming layer of rounded masses with level base, occurring at medium altitude

Examples:

• a layer of altocumulus
• altocumuli moved across the sky