eclipse
nounmasculine/iˈklipsɨ/medium
e·cli·pse
Definition
Temporary obscuration of a celestial body by another, or by its shadow.
The total solar eclipse was visible in some regions.
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth casts its shadow on the Moon.
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Common collocations
solar eclipselunar eclipsetotal eclipseobserve an eclipse
Etymology
Do latim 'eclipsis', do grego 'ékleipsis' (desaparecimento).