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Cirrus Definition & Meaning

cirrus
noun
  1. usually coiled
  2. a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles)
  3. a slender flexible animal appendage as on barnacles or crinoids or many insects; often tactile

"Cirrus" in song lyrics

See how cirrus is used in real songs:

  • "blow puffs of smoke clouds, cumulus, cirrus"
    Virtuoso — A Pound a Day
  • "auto fix 1999 chrysler cirrus"
    AOL — AOL
  • "miley cirrus"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "cirrus"

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Frequently asked questions

What does cirrus mean?
usually coiled a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles) a slender flexible animal appendage as on barnacles or crinoids or many insects; often tactile
What part of speech is cirrus?
Cirrus is a noun.
How many definitions does cirrus have?
Cirrus has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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