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rain that quits before it lands, evaporating into thin air like a ghost.
name originLatin for twig or branch, after its streaky shape
the looktrailing wisps hanging below clouds, never touching ground
desert favoritecommon over arid land where dry air devours falling drops
cooling trickevaporation chills air, spawning dangerous downbursts for aircraft
also frozencan be snow or ice crystals, not just rain