Uncinus
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ʌnˈsaɪ.nəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Uncinus is a noun meaning (meteorology) A cloud species which consists of fine hair-like strands, with hooked terminations. Associated only with cirrus formations.
Meaning
(meteorology) A cloud species which consists of fine hair-like strands, with hooked terminations. Associated only with cirrus formations.
More Meanings
- (paleontology) The curved tip of the hooks associated with belemnite tentacles.
Word Forms
- uncini
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cirrus, cu-nim, incus, cummie, cirronebula, cirrocumulus.
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