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Podcast: Word of the Day
Episode: Umbra
Description: Umbra is a noun that refers to a shadow or darkness.Â
Our word of the day began life as a Latin word for ‘shade.’ Since the late 16th century, it’s been an English word for ‘shade’ or ‘shadow.’ Here’s an example:
The long umbra cast along the lake is a sight to behold. The fact that it’s a shadow of a port-o-potty makes the image a little less romantic.Â