The prefix “nimbo” or suffix “nimbus” designates a precipitating cloud.

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Is it true that the prefix “nimbo” or suffix “nimbus” designates a precipitating cloud?

Yes. Multiple meteorological and reference sources confirm that the prefix "nimbo" or suffix "nimbus" is used to designate a precipitating cloud.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 7 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 4 Oct 2026

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Wikipedia: Nimbus

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Wikipedia: Nimbus. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nimbus

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Wikipedia: Cloud

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Wikipedia: Cloud. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud

LibreTexts: LibreTexts: 6.03: Cloud Naming Conventions

Directly states the prefix “nimbo” or suffix “nimbus” indicates a precipitating cloud.

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LibreTexts: LibreTexts: 6.03%3A Cloud Naming Conventions. (n.d.). LibreTexts. https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Meteorology_and_Climate_Science/Atmospheric_Processes_and_Phenomena/06%3A_Clouds/6.03%3A_Cloud_Naming_Conventions

Wikipedia: Wikipedia: Nimbostratus cloud

Explains that prefix nimbo- comes from Latin meaning rain bearing cloud.

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Wikipedia: Wikipedia: Nimbostratus cloud. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nimbostratus_cloud

Wikiversity: Wikiversity: Clouds

Defines the prefix -nimbo as meaning produces precipitation.

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Wikiversity: Wikiversity: Clouds. (n.d.). Wikiversity. https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Clouds

LibreTexts: LibreTexts: 6.02: 6.2. Cloub Indentification

States the prefix nimbo or suffix nimbus designates a precipitating cloud.

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LibreTexts: LibreTexts: 6.02%3A 6.2. Cloub Indentification. (n.d.). LibreTexts. https://geo.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Meteorology_and_Climate_Science/Practical_Meteorology_(Stull)/06%3A_Clouds/6.02%3A_6.2._Cloub_Indentification

LibreTexts: LibreTexts: 5.3.02: Clouds

States meteorologists apply the prefix nimbo or suffix nimbus to indicate a cloud is precipitating.

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LibreTexts: LibreTexts: 5.3.02%3A Clouds. (n.d.). LibreTexts. https://geo.libretexts.org/Courses/Kansas_State_University/Physical_Geography%3A_our_Beautiful_World/05%3A_Atmospheric_Moisture/5.03%3A_Clouds_and_Precipitation/5.3.02%3A_Clouds

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