English Explanatory Dictionary

thunderhead

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The top portion of a cumulonimbus cloud, which tends to be flattened or fibery in appearance, and may be indicative of thunderstorm activity.

Pronunciation

/ˈθʌndɚˌhɛd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-thunderhead.wav

Word forms

thunderhead thunderheads

Etymology

From thunder + head.

Derived words

thunderheaded
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