Pronunciation: [ˈʌmbɹəz] (IPA) 
The word "umbras" is spelled with two syllables: /ˈʌm.brəz/. The first syllable, "um," is pronounced with a short "u" sound, as in "bump," followed by the consonant "m." The second syllable, "bras," is pronounced with a short "a" sound, as in "cat," followed by the consonant "b" and the unstressed syllable "əz." "Umbras" is a plural form of the noun "umbra," which refers to a shadow or a dark area cast by an object blocking light.
"Umbras" is a noun that has multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
In astronomy, "umbras" refers to the fully shaded inner region of a shadow, usually caused by a celestial object blocking the light from another source. For example, during a solar eclipse, the dark central area of the shadow cast on Earth by the Moon is known as the umbra.
In mythology and folklore, "umbras" may also refer to the spirits or ghosts of the deceased. These umbras are often believed to be shadowy figures or ethereal entities that exist in a realm between the living and the dead.
Additionally, "umbras" can be interpreted as the plural form of "umbra," which is derived from the Latin word for shadow. In this sense, it refers to shadows or shades that are cast by objects blocking light. These shadows can be observed in everyday situations, such as when a person stands in the path of sunlight, casting an umbra or a shadow on the ground.
Overall, "umbras" can encompass the shaded regions of shadows in both astronomical and everyday contexts, as well as the spiritual or ghostly entities that are associated with shadows in mythology and folklore.
The word "umbras" comes from the Latin language. It is the plural form of the noun "umbra", which means "shade" or "shadow". The Latin word "umbra" itself traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root "*h₂engʷʰ-", meaning "obscure" or "dark". In English, the term "umbra" is still used in scientific contexts to refer to the darkest part of a shadow during an eclipse.
