Definition of nimbostratus

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nim·bo·stra·tus    (nmb-strts, -strts) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. nim·bo·stra·ti   (-strt, -strt) KEY  

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

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ETYMOLOGY:
nimb(us) + stratus

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