arcus
arcus The Latin arcus, meaning ‘arch’, used to describe a cloud feature that has a rolled appearance, with fragmented edges on the leading surface of cumulonimbus and occasionally cumulus. When well developed the feature has a prominent arch-like form. See also cloud classification.
arcus
arcus From the Latin arcus (‘arch’). A cloud feature having a rolled appearance, with fragmented edges on the leading surface of cumulonimbus and occasionally cumulus. When well developed, the feature has a prominent arch-like form. See also CLOUD CLASSIFICATION.
arcus
arcus.
1. Roman arch.
2. Entrance to a basilica, or a porch or gateway to a church.
3. Area in front of a basilica.
4. Apse.
1. Roman arch.
2. Entrance to a basilica, or a porch or gateway to a church.
3. Area in front of a basilica.
4. Apse.
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