Definition of umbra

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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..

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Umbrage :: Umbrage (n.) Shade; shadow; obscurity; hence, that which affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage..
Disencumbrance :: Disencumbrance (n.) Freedom or deliverance from encumbrance, or anything burdensome or troublesome..
Umbrine :: Umbrine (n.) See Umbra, 2..
Umbratic :: Umbratic (a.) Alt. of Umbratica.
Incumbrance :: Incumbrance (n.) A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious; clog; impediment; hindrance; check..
Penumbra :: Penumbra (n.) The part of a picture where the shade imperceptibly blends with the light.
Unembarrassed :: Unembarrassed (a.) Free from pecuniary difficulties or encumbrances; as, he and his property are unembarrassed..
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..
Umbra :: Umbra (n.) The central dark portion, or nucleus, of a sun spot..
Umbrage :: Umbrage (n.) Shadowy resemblance; shadow.
Encumbrance :: Encumbrance (n.) Same as Incumbrance.
Shadow :: Shadow (n.) To represent faintly or imperfectly; to adumbrate; hence, to represent typically..
Ombre :: Ombre (n.) A large Mediterranean food fish (Umbrina cirrhosa): -- called also umbra, and umbrine..
Obumbration :: Obumbration (n.) Act of darkening or obscuring.
Clear :: Clear (v. t.) To free from impediment or incumbrance, from defilement, or from anything injurious, useless, or offensive; as, to clear land of trees or brushwood, or from stones; to clear the sight or the voice; to clear one's self from debt; -- often used with of, off, away, or out..
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..
Umbrageous :: Umbrageous (a.) Forming or affording a shade; shady; shaded; as, umbrageous trees or foliage..
Encumbrancer :: Encumbrancer (n.) Same as Incumbrancer.
Incubus :: Incubus (n.) Any oppressive encumbrance or burden; anything that prevents the free use of the faculties.
Disencumber :: Disencumber (v. t.) To free from encumbrance, or from anything which clogs, impedes, or obstructs; to disburden..
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