uncinus

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|meteorology}} A [[cloud species]] which consists of fine hair-like strands, with [[hooked]] terminations. Associated only with [[cirrus]] formations.
2. {{lb|en|paleontology}} The curved tip of the hooks associated with [[belemnite]] [[tentacle]]s.

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