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cumulus

/kjuːmʌləs/ noun · British & US
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What does cumulus mean?

noun

A type of cloud characterized by a puffy, white appearance, often seen on a sunny day. Cumulus clouds are commonly known as 'fair-weather clouds'.

Example

"The pilot gazed out at the cumulus clouds drifting lazily across the sky."

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