Associations to the word «Stratus»

Wiktionary

STRATUS, noun. (meteorology) A principal, low-level cloud type in the form of a gray layer with a rather uniform base, usually not associated with precipitation, and capable of producing corona phenomena and a weak, uniform luminance; abbreviated St.
STRATUS FRACTUS, noun. (meteorology) Stratus clouds which are scattered or ragged.

Dictionary definition

STRATUS, noun. A large dark low cloud.

Wise words

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