What is another word for virga?
Pronunciation: [vˈɜːɡə] (IPA) 
Virga is a meteorological term that refers to a type of precipitation that evaporates before reaching the ground. In the English language, there are several synonyms for virga, which include fallstreak, wispy precipitate, and dry precipitation. These terms describe the same phenomenon of precipitation that doesn't reach the earth's surface due to evaporation before it can. Similarly, in Spanish, the term "cortina de lluvia" is a synonym for virga that means "rain curtain." Whether you use one of these synonyms or the original term, they all refer to the same meteorological event that sometimes occurs in dry locations.
