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Meaning of uncinus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ʌnˈsaɪ.nəs

Definitions

  1. A cloud species which consists of fine hair-like strands, with hooked terminations. Associated only with cirrus formations.
  2. The curved tip of the hooks associated with belemnite tentacles.

Equivalents

Suomi jalaspilvi

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Uncipher Uncirculated Uncircumcised uncircumcisedness uncircumcision uncircumscribability

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