As an adjective cloudy
is covered with or characterised by clouds; overcast.
As a verb clouding is
present participle of cloud.
As a noun clouding is
a mottled appearance given to ribbons and silks in the process of dyeing.
cloudy
English
Adjective
(er)
Covered with or characterised by clouds; overcast.
Not transparent or clear.
Uncertain; unclear.
clouding
English
Verb
(head)
Noun
(
en noun)
A mottled appearance given to ribbons and silks in the process of dyeing.
A diversity of colours in yarn, recurring at regular intervals.
- (Knight)