Ice crystal formation (6)

I believe the answer is:

cirrus

(Other definitions for cirrus that I've seen before include "Light wispy clouds" , "Highest form of clouds" , "High, thin cloud" , "Wipsy white cloud" , "Highest form of cloud" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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