In the Soliloquy lexicon
umbra
/ˈʌm.brə/
noun
The fully dark central part of a shadow, especially where a light source is completely blocked.
Used in a sentence
The moon’s umbra swept across the landscape during the eclipse.
Nearby words
Keep umbra — and watch it become a star.
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