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a standing cloud, extending downwind from a mountain range, or ridge. Source [ AMS Glossary of Meteorology]
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crest cloud
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crest cloud — a stationary cloud parallel to and near the top of a mountain ridge. Cf. cap cloud (def. 1). * * * … Universalium
crest cloud — a stationary cloud parallel to and near the top of a mountain ridge. Cf. cap cloud (def. 1) … Useful english dictionary
cloud nine — Synonyms and related words: acme, apex, apogee, beatification, beatitude, bewitchment, blessedness, bliss, blissfulness, brow, cap, cheer, cheerfulness, climax, crest, crown, culmen, culmination, delectation, delight, ecstasy, ecstatics, edge,… … Moby Thesaurus
crest — Synonyms and related words: Vandyke edge, achievement, acme, alerion, amplitude, animal charge, annulet, antinode, apex, apogee, argent, armorial bearings, armory, arms, azure, badge, bandeau, bar, bar sinister, baton, bearings, bend, bend… … Moby Thesaurus
cap cloud — noun : a small cloud surmounting a mountain peak * * * 1. a stationary cloud directly above an isolated mountain peak. Cf. banner cloud, crest cloud. 2. pileus (def. 3). Also called cloud cap … Useful english dictionary
cap cloud — 1. a stationary cloud directly above an isolated mountain peak. Cf. banner cloud, crest cloud. 2. pileus (def. 3). Also called cloud cap. * * * … Universalium
orographic cloud — any cloud whose existence and form are largely controlled by the disturbed flow of air over and around mountains, as the banner cloud and crest cloud. [1975 80] * * * … Universalium
orographic cloud — any cloud whose existence and form are largely controlled by the disturbed flow of air over and around mountains, as the banner cloud and crest cloud. [1975 80] … Useful english dictionary
Critérium de Saint-Cloud — Group 1 race Critérium de Saint Cloud Location Saint Cloud Racecourse Saint Cloud, France Inaugurated 1901 Race type Flat / Thoroughbred Website … Wikipedia
Arcus cloud — Panorama of a strong shelf cloud, a type of arcus cloud … Wikipedia
