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cu·mu·li·form

 (kyo͞om′yə-lə-fôrm′)
adj.
Having the shape of a cumulus.
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cumuliform

(ˈkjuːmjʊlɪˌfɔːm)
adj
(Physical Geography) resembling a cumulus cloud
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cu•mu•li•form

(ˈkyu myə ləˌfɔrm)

adj.
having the appearance or character of cumulus clouds.
[1880–85]
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Adj.1.cumuliform - shaped like a cumulus cloud
circular, round - having a circular shape
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