floccus

[flɒkəs]

floccus Definition

  • 1a small tuft of wool or cotton
  • 2a small cloud or a tuft of cloud

Using floccus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "floccus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sky was filled with floccus clouds.

  • Example

    The sweater was covered in tiny floccus of wool.

floccus Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for floccus

Phrases with floccus

  • a small tuft of cotton

    Example

    She picked up the floccus of cotton from the floor.

  • a small tuft of wool

    Example

    The sweater was covered in floccus of wool.

  • a small, white, fluffy cloud

    Example

    The sky was dotted with floccus clouds.

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Summary: floccus in Brief

The term 'floccus' [flɒkəs] refers to a small tuft of wool or cotton, or a small cloud or tuft of cloud. It is often used to describe the appearance of clouds, as in 'The sky was filled with floccus clouds,' or the texture of fabrics, as in 'The sweater was covered in tiny floccus of wool.'