🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

권층구름

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gwoncheung gureum

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Cirrostratus/ˌsɪr.oʊˈstræt.əs/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"권층구름은 종종 날씨 변화의 신호입니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of cloud that is thin and covers the sky, often creating a halo effect around the sun or moon.

    "The cirrostratus clouds indicated that rain might be on the way."
  2. 2

    A high-altitude cloud formation that typically signals a change in weather.

    "As the cirrostratus moved in, the temperature began to drop."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'cirrostratus' is derived from Latin, where 'cirrus' means 'curl' or 'fringe' and 'stratus' means 'layer'. It was first used in meteorological contexts in the 19th century to describe a type of cloud formation that appears as a thin, veil-like layer in the sky.

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