nephelology

English

Noun

nephelology (uncountable)

1. The classification of clouds.
   • 1940, Tanzania Notes and Records - Issues 9-20, page 2:

     Although a full knowledge of "Nephelology" — I believe that is what the learned call this fascinating branch of science — greatly enhances the benefits and joys derived from such occupation with the clouds and the weather, the layman can to a considerable extent share in both once he has equipped himself with a few easily grasped fundamental facts and notions;