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penumbra

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/pɨˈnũbɾɐ/pe·num·bra

Definition

1

A 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.

Common combinations

penumbral zonelive in penumbrapenumbral eclipse