Cirrus

/sˈɪɹəs/

/ˈsɪɹəs/

Cirrus

a type of light cloud that looks wispy formed at high altitudes

a slender flexible animal appendage as on barnacles or crinoids or many insects; often tactile

usually coiled

synonyms : cirrhus

Examples

1. But cirrus clouds have a warming effect.

2. Some aircraft, even certain Cirruses have supplemental oxygen.

3. Cirrus clouds like these reflect about 50% of insolation, or incoming solar radiation.

4. Humid jet engine exhaust can make wispy cirrus clouds.