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penumbra
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɨˈnũbɾɐ/pe·num·bra
Definition
1A partial shadow between full light and total darkness; a dim, diffuse light.
Usage examples
“The penumbra in the room was soothing.”
“A lunar eclipse has a penumbral phase.”
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Common combinations
penumbral zonelive in penumbrapenumbral eclipse