floccus

/ˈflɒkəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of small, rounded cloud; a small, white puffy cloud.

“The sky was filled with flocci and cumulus clouds.”

2. noun

A small, white, woolly mass of fibers, especially of sheep’s fleece, that has been combed or carded.

“The shepherd carefully separated the flocci from the rest of the wool.”

Synonyms

  • cottonball
  • flock
  • puff

Antonyms

  • bare
  • cloudless