antumbra en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ænˈtʌm.bɹə/
- /ˈæn.tʌm.bɹə/
Etymology
From ante- (“before”) + umbra (“shadow”).
Meanings
- (rare) The region from which an occulting body appears entirely contained within the disc of the light source.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| antumbrae | Number=Plur | lexicographic |