Definition of shade

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Shade (n.) The soul after its separation from the body; -- so called because the ancients it to be perceptible to the sight, though not to the touch; a spirit; a ghost; as, the shades of departed heroes..

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Umbrage :: Umbrage (n.) Shade; shadow; obscurity; hence, that which affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage..
Bon Silene :: Bon Silene () A very fragrant tea rose with petals of various shades of pink.
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..
Dwale :: Dwale (a.) The deadly nightshade (Atropa Belladonna), having stupefying qualities..
Belladonna :: Belladonna (n.) An herbaceous European plant (Atropa belladonna) with reddish bell-shaped flowers and shining black berries. The whole plant and its fruit are very poisonous, and the root and leaves are used as powerful medicinal agents. Its properties are largely due to the alkaloid atropine which it contains. Called also deadly nightshade..
Eye :: Eye (n.) Tinge; shade of color.
Color :: Color (n.) Shade or variety of character; kind; species.
Studies :: Studious (a.) Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade..
Parasol :: Parasol (v. t.) To shade as with a parasol.
Overshadower :: Overshadower (n.) One that throws a shade, or shadow, over anything..
Black :: Black (n.) A negro; a person whose skin is of a black color, or shaded with black; esp. a member or descendant of certain African races..
Holland :: Holland (n.) A kind of linen first manufactured in Holland; a linen fabric used for window shades, children's garments, etc.; as, brown or unbleached hollands..
Sunshade :: Sunshade (n.) Anything used as a protection from the sun's rays.
Violet-tip :: Violet-tip (n.) A very handsome American butterfly (Polygonia interrogationis). Its wings are mottled with various shades of red and brown and have violet tips.
Penumbra :: Penumbra (n.) The part of a picture where the shade imperceptibly blends with the light.
Shade :: Shade (v. t.) To present a shadow or image of; to shadow forth; to represent.
Accord :: Accord (v. t.) Agreement, harmony, or just correspondence of things; as, the accord of light and shade in painting..
Shade :: Shade (n.) The darker portion of a picture; a less illuminated part. See Def. 1, above..
Shade :: Shade (v. t.) To shelter or screen by intercepting the rays of light; to keep off illumination from.
Shade :: Shade (n.) That which intercepts, or shelters from, light or the direct rays of the sun; hence, also, that which protects from heat or currents of air; a screen; protection; shelter; cover; as, a lamp shade..
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