Meaning & Definition of word "Virga"

Virga

/ˈvɜrɡə/

1. A streak or shaft of rain that falls from a cloud but evaporates before reaching the ground.
- Example: The virga hung in the sky like a curtain, promising rain that would never reach the parched earth.
2. In botany, a term referring to a slender branch or twig.
- Example: The virga of the tree swayed gently in the breeze, adding to the natural beauty of the forest.
3. A rod or wand, especially in the context of weather phenomena.
- Example: The scientist used a virga to demonstrate the principles of atmospheric pressure during the lecture.

Latin, meaning 'twig' or 'branch'.

virga clouds:

Clouds that exhibit virga, appearing as if they are raining.

observe virga:

To look for the occurrence of virga in the sky.

virga effect:

The visual impact of virga as it stretches from the clouds.

precipitation:

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds.

evaporation:

The process of turning from liquid into vapor.

Meaning: A light and brief rain that doesn’t reach the ground.

Example Sentence: It was just virga, not enough to get the ground wet.