01 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 …
pl.
Umbrae ((#))
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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.(Astron.) See: Penumbra
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Any one of several species of sciaenoid food fishes of the genus Umbrina, especially the Mediterranean species (Umbrina cirrhosa), which is highly esteemed as a market fish; -- called also ombre, and umbrine.(Zool.) Also: ombre, umbrine
Phrases & compounds
Umbra tree —
a tree (Phytolacca dioica) of the same genus as pokeweed. It is native of South America, but is now grown in southern Europe. It has large dark leaves, and a somber aspect. The juice of its berries is used for coloring wine.