Meaning & Definition of word "Cirrus"

Cirrus

/ˈsɪrəs/

1. A type of high-altitude cloud that is thin and wispy, often resembling hair strands.
- Example: The cirrus clouds drifted across the sky, creating a beautiful contrast with the blue background.
2. A cloud formation, usually composed of ice crystals, that indicates fair weather or a change in the weather pattern.
- Example: As we gazed upwards, the cirrus clouds foretold of an approaching storm.
3. In biological terms, a slender, hair-like structure or appendage on certain organisms.
- Example: The researcher observed the cirrus on the marine organisms under the microscope.

Latin 'cirrus' meaning 'curl' or 'lock of hair'

cirrus cloud:

A cloud type that is thin and high in the atmosphere, often associated with fair weather.

cirrus form:

Refers to the characteristic shape of cirrus clouds resembling curls.

cloud:

A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

tendril:

A slender threadlike appendage of a climbing plant, often used for support.

Meaning: Used to describe something that is lofty or elevated.

Example Sentence: His ambitions were cirrus-level; he aimed for the stars.

Meaning: In slang, referring to something light, airy, or insubstantial.

Example Sentence: Her explanation was so cirrus, it didn't really make much sense.