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cumulus mediocris—A cloud species, unique to the genus cumulus, of moderate vertical development, the upper protuberances or sproutings of which are not very marked; it may have a small cauliflower aspect. This cloud does not give any precipitation, but frequently develops into cumulus congestus and cumulonimbus.