What is another word for cirrocumulus?

Pronunciation: [sˌɪɹəkjˈuːmjʊləs] (IPA)

Cirrocumulus clouds are small, white, high-altitude clouds that often appear in long rows. Some synonyms that can be used to describe these clouds include "sheepback," "mackerel sky," and "mango sky." "Sheepback" refers to the fluffy, wool-like appearance of cirrocumulus clouds, which resemble the woolly backs of a flock of sheep. "Mackerel sky" is used to describe the pattern of cirrocumulus clouds, which resemble the scales of a mackerel fish. "Mango sky" is used to describe the color of these clouds during sunrise or sunset, when the clouds may appear pink or orange like the fruit.

Synonyms for Cirrocumulus:

What are the hypernyms for Cirrocumulus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    cloud, weather phenomenon.

What are the hyponyms for Cirrocumulus?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for cirrocumulus (as nouns)

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