uncinus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈsaɪ.nəs/

Word forms

uncinus uncini

Etymology

From Latin uncīnus (“hook”).

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