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n. - Light wispy precipitation that evaporates before it reaches the ground (especially when the lower air is low in humidity).

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  • When used singly, the acutus, too, retained its shape fairly accurately and from its shape received the name virga (virgula).
  • In fact, most of what you're seeing out in this area is what we call "virga."
  • Avulsus, simili frondescit virga metallo, and long may he reign and flourish amongst us.
  • Tonight I want to dream of virga and lightning rolling across the sacred desert of my home.
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