"fallstreak" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: fallstreaks [plural]
Etymology: From fall + streak, because they are composed of cloud crystals falling in streaks. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fall|streak}} fall + streak Head templates: {{en-noun}} fallstreak (plural fallstreaks)
  1. (meteorology) A (part of a) virga; a streak of falling ice crystals that sublimate before reaching the ground. Categories (topical): Meteorology, Weather Synonyms: fall streak Related terms: virga, fallstreak hole

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Alternative forms

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