First Known Use: circa 1909
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nimbostratus
noun nim·bo·stra·tus \ˌnim-bō-ˈstrā-təs, -ˈstra-\
Definition of NIMBOSTRATUS
: a low dark layer of gray cloud usually producing light continuous rain or snow — see cloud illustration
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Origin of NIMBOSTRATUS
New Latin, from Latin nimbus + New Latin stratus stratus
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