cumulus
Translation
cumulus, cumulus cloud
Examples
White cumulus clouds drifted across the blue sky.
White cumulus clouds drifted across the blue sky.
Grammar Patterns
((cumulus)) cloud A large cumulus cloud appeared.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heap, pile; Other cloud types: stratus, cirrus
Etymology
From Latin 'cumulus', meaning 'a heap, pile'.
Memory Tips
'Cumulus' sounds like 'accumulate'. These clouds look like accumulated, fluffy heaps of cotton.