Definition of umbra

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Umbra (n.) The fainter part of a sun spot; -- now more commonly called penumbra.

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Encumbrancer :: Encumbrancer (n.) Same as Incumbrancer.
Obumbration :: Obumbration (n.) Act of darkening or obscuring.
Umbra :: Umbra (n.) Any one of several species of sciaenoid food fishes of the genus Umbrina, especially the Mediterranean species (U. cirrhosa), which is highly esteemed as a market fish; -- called also ombre, and umbrine..
Incumbrance :: Incumbrance (n.) A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien upon an estate, which may diminish its value..
Encumbrance :: Encumbrance (n.) Same as Incumbrance.
Shadow :: Shadow (n.) An imperfect and faint representation; adumbration; indistinct image; dim bodying forth; hence, mystical representation; type..
Comber :: Comber (n.) Encumbrance.
Umbratic :: Umbratic (a.) Alt. of Umbratica.
Umbrae :: Umbrae (pl. ) of Umbr.
Umbrose :: Umbrose (a.) Shady; umbrageous.
Penumbrala :: Penumbrala () Of or pertaining to a penumbra; resembling a penumbra; partially illuminated.
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..
Umbrage :: Umbrage (n.) Shade; shadow; obscurity; hence, that which affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage..
Incumbrancer :: Incumbrancer (n.) One who holds an incumbrance, or some legal claim, lien, or charge on an estate..
Shadowing :: Shadowing (n.) A faint representation; an adumbration.
Penumbra :: Penumbra (n.) The part of a picture where the shade imperceptibly blends with the light.
Adumbrate :: Adumbrate (v. t.) To give a faint shadow or slight representation of; to outline; to shadow forth.
Incubus :: Incubus (n.) Any oppressive encumbrance or burden; anything that prevents the free use of the faculties.
Umbratical :: Umbratical (a.) Of or pertaining to the shade or darkness; shadowy; unreal; secluded; retired.
Umbra :: Umbra (n.) The fainter part of a sun spot; -- now more commonly called penumbra.
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