Meanings
nounstanding cloud (plural standing clouds)
plural standing clouds
- climatologya small cloud that remains stationary and is related to a geographical feature, such as a mountain. Classified as banner clouds, cap clouds, crest clouds, or lenticular clouds http://amsglossary.allenpress.com
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