nephelology

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noun

The classification of clouds.

Scrabble 20

Meanings

nounnephelology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe classification of clouds.
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    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 himself with a few easily grasped fundamental facts and notions;

    1940, Tanzania Notes and Records - Issues 9-20, page 2
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