lenticula

/lɛnˈtɪkjʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

A lenticular or lens-shaped cloud, typically seen in mountainous regions, often taking the shape of a lens, anca or an eye.

“The hikers marveled at the stunning lenticula that formed in the sky above the mountain peak.”

Synonyms

  • lens-shaped cloud
  • lenticular cloud