nimbostratus

noun

nim·bo·stra·tus | \ ˌnim-bō-ˈstrā-təs

, -ˈstra-

Definition of nimbostratus

: a low dark layer of gray cloud usually producing light continuous rain or snow — see cloud illustration

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Mid-level clouds are usually gray and are identified as either altocumulus, altostratus, or nimbostratus. — Catherine Zuckerman, National Geographic, "Clouds, explained," 24 Apr. 2019 Mid-level clouds are usually gray and are identified as either altocumulus, altostratus, or nimbostratus. — Catherine Zuckerman, National Geographic, "Clouds, explained," 24 Apr. 2019

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