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nephelology

nephelology noun: the classification of clouds.

Noun

nephelology (uncountable)

  1. The classification of clouds.
    • Although a full knowledge of "Nephelology" — I believe that is what the learned call this fascinating branch of science — greatly enhances the benefits and joys derived from such occupation with the clouds and the weather, the layman can to a considerable extent share in both once he has equipped...1940, Tanzania Notes and Records - Issues 9-20, page 2

Questions about nephelology

What does nephelology mean?
Nephelology means the classification of clouds.
What part of speech is nephelology?
Nephelology is a noun.

Words near nephelology in the dictionary

  1. nephelinizing
  2. nephelite
  3. nephelites
  4. nephelococcygia
  5. nepheloid
  6. nephelology
  7. nephelometer
  8. nephelometers
  9. nephelometric
  10. nephelometrical
  11. nephelometrically

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