floccus

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Synonyms: flaccus

Antonyms: flaccus

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|meteorology}} A [[cloud species]] which consists of rounded [[tuft]]s of cloud, often formed by dissipation from larger cloud species. Associated with [[cirrus]], [[cirrocumulus]], [[altocumulus]], and [[stratocumulus]] genera.<ref>[http://amsglossary.allenpress.com AMS Glossary of Meteorology]</ref>
2. A [[flock]] or [[tuft]] of [[wool]] or wool-like [[hair]]s
3. The [[downy]] [[plumage]] of [[unfledged]] [[bird]]s.

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