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Definition of "umbra" []
- A dark area, especially the blackest part of a shadow from which all light is cut off. See Synonyms at shade. (noun)
- Astronomy The completely dark portion of the shadow cast by the earth, moon, or other body during an eclipse. (noun)
- Astronomy The darkest region of a sunspot. (noun)
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Use "umbra" in a sentence
- "The word umbrella comes from the Latin word "umbra", meaning shade or shadow."
- "June 30th, 2006 at 10: 41 pm purvis ames says: umbra is mighty aphrodite."
- "Flavius this guy umbra is violent and scares the hell out of me."