castellanus

堡状(云)的

发音

/ˌkæstəˈlɑːnəs/

词形变化

castellani 复数 castellani

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A cloud species which shows vertical formations giving a crenellated appearance, associated with cirrus, cirrocumulus, altocumulus, and stratocumulus genera.

    气象
  2. 2.

    Alternative form of castellan.

词源

From New Latin castellānus, from Medieval Latin castellum (“castle, fortress”) + -ānus (“-an: forming adj.”), from castrum (“fort”) + -ellum (“-elle: forming diminutives”). Doublet of Castilian, castellano, castellan, and chatelain.

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