embryo

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In this instance the word embryo is used to describe the developmental stage of a thundercloud. However, the word embryo is typically used to refer to the early developmental stage of a creature.

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"A group of cumulus developing into a possible thunderstorm, March 11, 2009" by Bazar del Bizzarro is licensed under CC BY.

Published Works: 
The Blessing Way (1970)
Term Type: 
Natural Environment Reference