noun (plural strati) Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, past participle of sternere Date: circa 1803 a low cloud form extending over a large area at altitudes of usually 2000 to 7000 feet (600 to 2100 meters)
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Meaning of STRATUS in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012