uncinus

English

noun
Definitions
  • (meteorology) A cloud species which consists of fine hair-like strands, with hooked terminations. Associated only with cirrus formations.
  • (paleontology) The curved tip of the hooks associated with belemnite tentacles.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *h₂enk- (hook, something bent, bend, corner, hirn, bow, curve).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂enk-

Gloss

hook, something bent, bend, corner, hirn, bow, curve

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Kanji

隅

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