Definition

A type of cloud that appears as fluffy, rounded tufts, often forming from larger clouds and associated with various cloud types.

Example

The sky was filled with beautiful floccus clouds, creating a picturesque scene.

Conversation

Did you see those fluffy clouds today?

Yeah, they looked like floccus formations!

I love how they just float around so peacefully.

Me too! They really add beauty to the sky.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Floccus is derived from Latin 'floccus' (meaning a tuft of wool or a small piece of fluff). The word refers to a small, fluffy mass, often resembling wool.

Memory Tip

Think of a small 'tuft of wool' — that's what 'floccus' means, reminding you of something soft and fluffy.

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