“Cirrous” or “Cirrus” or “Serous”—Which to use?

“Cirrous” or “Cirrus” or “Serous”

Overview

cirrous / cirrus / serous are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

cirrous: NA

cirrus: (noun) usually coiled. (noun) a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles). (noun) a slender flexible animal appendage as on barnacles or crinoids or many insects; often tactile.

serous: (adjective) of or producing or containing serum.

Pronunciation

cirrous: NA

cirrus: s·IH·r·ah·s

serous: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “cirrous”

Examples of “cirrus”

…aerosol band and a shortwave-infrared cirrus band, will be collected, allowing…
…support and a better DAC (Cirrus CS4398) for a comparable price.
…like cirrostratus or poorly defined cirrus.
…seat is a Zodiac Aerospace Cirrus and is designed by Mark…
…short streaks that mostly resemble cirrus.
…clouds may be confused with cirrus clouds, but appear sharper under

Examples of “serous”

…of mucous acini capped with serous demilunes and is therefore categorized…

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