nimbostratus
pronunciation
How to pronounce nimbostratus in British English:
UK [ˌnɪmbəʊˈstrɑ:təs]
How to pronounce nimbostratus in American English:
US [ˌnɪmboʊˈstreɪtəs]
Word Origin
- nimbostratus (n.)
- 1932 (earlier use from late 19c. refers to different cloud types), from Modern Latin nimbus (see nimbus) + connecting element -o- + stratus (see stratus).