Dictionary.com Word Of The Day
Feb. 02, 2017
umbra\UHM-bruh\noun
1. shade; shadow.
2. the invariable or characteristic accompaniment or companion of a
person or thing.
QuotesLancelot followed in her shadow. ... Only in the umbra of the old
woman could he make his way.
-- J. Robert King, Lancelot du Lethe, 2001
Origin of umbraUmbra entered English around the year 1600. It comes
from the Latin term meaning "shade, shadow."More From
Dictionary.comSubmit a favorite word for a chance to win!Submit your
favorite word to be a future Word of the DayOur iPhone AppOur
award-winning iPhone app just got betterWord DynamoDictionary.com's new
word game for iOS
