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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Umbrageous :: Umbrageous (a.) Forming or affording a shade; shady; shaded; as, umbrageous trees or foliage..
Unclog :: Unclog (v. t.) To disencumber of a clog, or of difficulties and obstructions; to free from encumbrances; to set at liberty..
Inumbrate :: Inumbrate (v. t.) To shade; to darken.
Penumbra :: Penumbra (n.) The shadow cast, in an eclipse, where the light is partly, but not wholly, cut off by the intervening body; the space of partial illumination between the umbra, or perfect shadow, on all sides, and the full light..
Umbraculiform :: Umbraculiform (a.) Having the form of anything that serves to shade, as a tree top, an umbrella, and the like; specifically (Bot.), having the form of an umbrella; umbrella-shaped..
Penumbra :: Penumbra (n.) The part of a picture where the shade imperceptibly blends with the light.
Umbrae :: Umbrae (pl. ) of Umbr.
Incubus :: Incubus (n.) Any oppressive encumbrance or burden; anything that prevents the free use of the faculties.
Umbratic :: Umbratic (a.) Alt. of Umbratica.
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..
Umbratical :: Umbratical (a.) Of or pertaining to the shade or darkness; shadowy; unreal; secluded; retired.
Umbrageous :: Umbrageous (a.) Not easily perceived, as if from being darkened or shaded; obscure..
Umbrate :: Umbrate (v. t.) To shade; to shadow; to foreshadow.
Umbra :: 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..
Encumbrance :: Encumbrance (n.) Same as Incumbrance.
Penumbrala :: Penumbrala () Of or pertaining to a penumbra; resembling a penumbra; partially illuminated.
Ostracism :: Ostracism (n.) Banishment by popular vote, -- a means adopted at Athens to rid the city of a person whose talent and influence gave umbrage..
Umbrage :: Umbrage (n.) Shadowy resemblance; shadow.
Adumbrative :: Adumbrative (a.) Faintly representing; typical.
Incumbrance :: Incumbrance (n.) A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious; clog; impediment; hindrance; check..
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