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“Cirrous” or “Cirrus” or “Serous”

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.

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Definitions

What each term means

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cirrous

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

cirrus s·IH·r·ah·s

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

serous

  • adjectiveof or producing or containing serum.
Usage

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“cirrous”

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“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

“serous”

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

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