umbrae

/ʌmˈbreɪ, ʌmˈbri/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of umbra; a dark or shaded area, especially one that is projected by an object, such as a tree or a building.

“The umbrae in the forest were created by the dense foliage above.”

2. noun

the darker part of a shadow, especially one cast by a celestial body.

“The umbra of the moon blocked part of the sun’s light.”

Synonyms

  • shade
  • shadow
  • umbra

Antonyms

  • illumination
  • light