First Known Use: circa 1803
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stratus
noun stra·tus \ˈstrā-təs, ˈstra-\
plural stra·ti \ˈstrā-ˌtī, ˈstra-\
Definition of STRATUS
: a low cloud form extending over a large area at altitudes of usually 2000 to 7000 feet (600 to 2100 meters) — see cloud illustration
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Origin of STRATUS
New Latin, from Latin, past participle of sternere
STRATUS Defined for Kids
stratus
noun stra·tus \ˈstrā-təs, ˈstra-\
plural stra·ti \ˈstrā-ˌtī, ˈstra-\
Definition of STRATUS for Kids
: a cloud extending over a large area at an altitude of from 2000 to 7000 feet (600 to 2100 meters)
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