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    [Noun]  | "pen*um*bra" | \ pə-ˈnəm-brə \


    1: a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light

    2: a shaded region surrounding the dark central portion of a sunspot

    3: a surrounding or adjoining region in which something exists in a lesser degree : fringe

    Origin: 1665 ;

     New Latin, from Latin paene almost + umbra shadow {mat|umbrage|};

    [Noun]  | "penumbra" 


    1: partial darkness due to the obstruction of light rays;


      * e.g., " ... the lunar eclipse began with a subtle darkening of the lunar surface as it passed within the Earth's penumbra "



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    2: something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth;


      * e.g., " ... a penumbra of despair fell over the doomed city "



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     [ "penumbra" ]

    1: The shadow cast by a partial eclipse.

      * e.g.,  ... The total eclipse was only over New york, but all of New England was in the Penumbra.  

     [ "penumbra" ]

    2: Surrounds the Umbra.

     [ "Penumbra" ]

    1: An amazing gothic metal band from France. Similar to bands like trail of tears, sirenia, tristania and therion.

      * e.g.,  ... Listen to the album "Seclusion", highlight of Penumbra 

     [ "Penumbra Black Plague" ]

    1: Possibly the best horror game on the planet working in five hours (unfortunately) of intelligent gameplay and brilliant story accompanied by a feeling of vulnerability as the only thing you can use is the ability to run from the skeletal monsters that _can and will kill you_. Lacking in some texture detail but excelling in every other aspect including but not limited to atmosphere, brilliant soundtrack, admirable voice acting, compelling story, very interactive physics, psychological destruction, and challenging puzzles, this game is simply amazing.

      * e.g.,  ... Penumbra Black Plague is the shit man. 

     [ "Penumbra" ]

    1: a friendgroup consisting of a server of dumb people who say funny stuff sometimes.

      * e.g.,  ... "hey whats that group of people over there saying stupid shit and being annoying?" "oh, thats Penumbra." 

     [ "Penumbras" ]

    1: a simp

      * e.g.,  ... Penumbras: *says her* 

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