stratus

noun stra·tus \ˈstrā-təs, ˈstra-\

plural stra·ti \ˈstrā-ˌtī, ˈstra-\

Definition of STRATUS

: a low cloud form extending over a large area at altitudes of usually 2000 to 7000 feet (600 to 2100 meters) — see cloud illustration

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New Latin, from Latin, past participle of sternere

First Known Use: circa 1803

STRATI- Defined for Kids

noun stra·tus \ˈstrā-təs, ˈstra-\

plural stra·ti \ˈstrā-ˌtī, ˈstra-\

: a cloud extending over a large area at an altitude of from 2000 to 7000 feet (600 to 2100 meters)

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