Associations to the word «Uncinus»

Wiktionary

UNCINUS, noun. (meteorology) A cloud species which consists of fine hair-like strands, with hooked terminations. Associated only with cirrus formations.
UNCINUS, noun. (paleontology) The curved tip of the hooks associated with belemnite tentacles.

Wise words

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