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Umbra

noun

/ˈʌm.brə/

Meaning

the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot

During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.

shadow, shade, darkness, penumbra

light, brightness, illumination

moon's umbra, eclipse umbra, in the umbra

The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.

The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.

An unintended consequence or result of an action, often negative.

The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.

The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.

The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.