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cumulus

/ˈkjuːmjələs/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large, white, fluffy cloud, typically with a flat base and a rounded, dome-shaped top, often resembling a pile of cotton.

    - "The sky was filled with cumulus clouds."
    - "Cumulus clouds often indicate fair weather."
    - "The pilot spotted a cumulus cloud and knew it was time to land."

Rhymes
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bamboozle , muzzle , puzzle
Variants
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cumuli , cumulus
Etymology
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From Latin 'cumulus', meaning 'heap' or 'pile'.


Trivia
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  1. Cumulus clouds are also known as 'fair-weather clouds' because they are often associated with good weather.

  2. Cumulus clouds can reach heights of up to 10,000 feet.

  3. Cumulus clouds are formed when warm, moist air rises and cools, causing water vapor to condense and form clouds.


Related Concepts
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  1. Stratus cloud: A flat, low-lying cloud that covers the sky and often brings rain or snow.

  2. Cirrus cloud: A thin, wispy cloud that forms at high altitudes and is often associated with fair weather.


Culture
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Cumulus clouds have been a subject of interest and inspiration in various forms of art, literature, and music. They are often depicted in paintings, photographs, and even poetry. In literature, cumulus clouds are used as symbols of peace, tranquility, and stability. In music, there is a genre called 'cloud rap' or 'cloud hip hop', which uses the image of clouds, including cumulus clouds, as a metaphor for dreams, creativity, and escapism.

How to Memorize "cumulus"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large, white, fluffy cloud with a flat base and a rounded, dome-shaped top. Imagine the texture and how it looks when it's moving in the wind.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cumulus' with the image of a pile of cotton or a large, white, fluffy cloud. You can also associate it with the idea of fair weather and tranquility.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cotton Cumulus Clouds' to remember the definition and characteristics of cumulus clouds.


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