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umbra

The correct spelling is umbra.

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noun

IPA: /ˈʌmbɹə/

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The correct spelling is umbra. The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object.
  2. 2.The central region of a sunspot.
  3. 3.A shadow.
  4. 4.An uninvited guest brought along by one who was invited.
  5. 5.One of the family Umbridae of mudminnows.

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