noun
- Plural of cirrocumulus; small, white, fluffy clouds that form in high altitudes, often arranged in regular patterns or ripples.
Usage: meteorology; plural form; typically found at altitudes above 20,000 feet
Examples
- The sky was dotted with cirrocumuli, creating a beautiful mackerel pattern.
- Meteorologists observed cirrocumuli formations indicating fair weather ahead.
- On clear mornings, cirrocumuli often appear as delicate white patches across the blue sky.
- The cirrocumuli clouds drifted slowly across the upper atmosphere.
- Photographers love capturing the intricate patterns of cirrocumuli at sunrise.