Genus of wispy, high altitude clouds of ice crystals (6)

I believe the answer is:

cirrus

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

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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