THUNDERHEAD

thunderhead

(noun) a rounded projecting mass of a cumulus cloud with shining edges; often appears before a thunderstorm

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

thunderhead (plural thunderheads)

The top portion of a cumulonimbus cloud, which tends to be flattened or fibery in appearance, and may be indicative of thunderstorm activity.

Source: Wiktionary


Thun"der*head`, n.

Definition: A rounded mass of cloud, with shining white edges; a cumulus, - - often appearing before a thunderstorm.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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