Word familyadjectivecirratecirrigradecirrosecirrousnouncirrus
Related topics: Meteorology, Geography
cir·rus /ˈsɪrəs/ noun [uncountableU]
HEMa form of cloud that is light and shaped like feathers, high in the sky 卷云
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cirrus• Scientists say the average cirrus cloud cover over the United States has increased 5 percent since the 1960s.• The sky is clear blue, with a few cirrus clouds adding texture to what looks like a flawless blue canvas.
Cirrusn trademark
na type of service that allows people to get money from their bank account by using any of the cash machines that have a Cirrus sign on it. Cirrus is used by banks in many different countries.