Definition of umbra

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Umbra (n.) The conical shadow projected from a planet or satellite, on the side opposite to the sun, within which a spectator could see no portion of the sun's disk; -- used in contradistinction from penumbra. See Penumbra..

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Encumbrance :: Encumbrance (n.) That which encumbers; a burden which impedes action, or renders it difficult and laborious; a clog; an impediment. See Incumbrance..
Umbrae :: Umbrae (pl. ) of Umbr.
Obumbrant :: Obumbrant (a.) Overhanging; as, obumbrant feathers..
Disencumbrance :: Disencumbrance (n.) Freedom or deliverance from encumbrance, or anything burdensome or troublesome..
Shadowing :: Shadowing (n.) A faint representation; an adumbration.
Penumbra :: Penumbra (n.) An incomplete or partial shadow.
Incubus :: Incubus (n.) Any oppressive encumbrance or burden; anything that prevents the free use of the faculties.
Inumbrate :: Inumbrate (v. t.) To shade; to darken.
Umbrageous :: Umbrageous (a.) Forming or affording a shade; shady; shaded; as, umbrageous trees or foliage..
Unembarrassed :: Unembarrassed (a.) Free from pecuniary difficulties or encumbrances; as, he and his property are unembarrassed..
Umbratic :: Umbratic (a.) Alt. of Umbratica.
Umbratical :: Umbratical (a.) Of or pertaining to the shade or darkness; shadowy; unreal; secluded; retired.
Encumberment :: Encumberment (n.) Encumbrance.
Encumbrance :: Encumbrance (n.) Same as Incumbrance.
Penumbra :: Penumbra (n.) The part of a picture where the shade imperceptibly blends with the light.
Adumbrate :: Adumbrate (v. t.) To overshadow; to shade.
Umbrose :: Umbrose (a.) Shady; umbrageous.
Illuminati :: Illuminati (v. t.) Members of a sect which sprung up in Spain about the year 1575. Their principal doctrine was, that, by means of prayer, they had attained to so perfect a state as to have no need of ordinances, sacraments, good works, etc.; -- called also Alumbrados, Perfectibilists, etc..
Encumbrancer :: Encumbrancer (n.) Same as Incumbrancer.
Obumbrate :: Obumbrate (v. t.) To shade; to darken; to cloud.
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