umbra
Syllabification: (um·bra)
Pronunciation: /ˈəmbrə/
Definition of umbra
noun ( plural umbras or umbrae /-ˌbrē, -ˌbrī/)
- the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object, especially the area on the earth or moon experiencing the total phase of an eclipse. Compare with penumbra.
Origin:
late 16th century (denoting a phantom or ghost): from Latin, literally 'shade'