Definition of nimbostratus

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nim·bo·stra·tus

-str

s, -str

s) KEY

NOUN:
pl. nim·bo·stra·ti (-str

, -str

) KEY

A low, gray, often dark cloud that precipitates rain, snow, or sleet.

ETYMOLOGY:
nimb(us) + stratus

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