umber

 
Pronunciation: /ˈʌmbə/

noun

  • 1 [mass noun] a natural pigment resembling but darker than ochre, normally dark yellowish-brown in colour ( raw umber) or dark brown when roasted ( burnt umber).
  • either of the colours of umber: [as modifier]: the village is built entirely of crumbling umber limestone
  • 2a brownish moth with colouring that resembles tree bark.
    • Several species in the family Geometridae

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French (terre d')ombre or Italian (terra di) ombra, literally '(earth of) shadow', from Latin umbra 'shadow' or Umbra (feminine) 'Umbrian'