The usual Old English word for cloud was weolcan. In Middle English, skie also originally meant cloud. The four fundamental types of cloud classification (cirrus, cumulus, stratus, nimbus) were proposed by British amateur meteorologist Luke Howard (1772-1864) in 1802. Figuratively, as something that casts a shadow, from early 15c.; hence under a cloud (c.1500).
Thanks for the A2A. Okay, the most famous song in the world is no doubt 'Happy Birthday', followed by various Christmas carols (since the majority of human population is Christian indeed and since Santa is a really famous guy), folk songs, army marches and national anthems.
The most beautiful word: Hallelujah. The most beautiful song, originally written and sung by none other than Buddhist, and Ladiesâ Man, Leonard Cohen. Itâs, as I say, a desire to affirm my faith in life, not in some formal religious way but with enthusiasm, with emotionâ¦Itâs a rather joyous song.