umbrae

um·bra

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Definitions of umbrae word

noun plural umbrae shade; shadow. 1
noun plural umbrae the invariable or characteristic accompaniment or companion of a person or thing. 1
noun plural umbrae Astronomy. the complete or perfect shadow of an opaque body, as a planet, where the direct light from the source of illumination is completely cut off. Compare penumbra (def 1a). the dark central portion of a sunspot. Compare penumbra (def 1b). 1
noun plural umbrae a phantom or shadowy apparition, as of someone or something not physically present; ghost; spectral image. 1

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin: shade, shadow

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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