ombre — meaning in English

English meaning

• shade noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.
• shadow noun A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.

Senses

ombre is used for these senses in English:

• grayling Any freshwater fish of the genus Thymallus or specifically Thymallus thymallus, of the salmon family, having a large dorsal fin.
• shade (uncountable) Darkness where light, particularly sunlight, is blocked.
• shade (chiefly, literary, and, fantasy) A ghost or specter; a spirit.
• umbra (astronomy) The central region of a sunspot.

shade — full definition

1. noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.
2. noun A particular variation of a color.
3. noun A subtly insulting remark (often "throw shade").
4. verb To block or shield from light.

shadow — full definition

1. noun A dark shape cast on a surface when something blocks light.
2. noun A person who secretly follows or closely monitors another.
3. verb To follow and observe someone closely, often to learn their job.
4. adjective Operating informally or unofficially while acting like a real authority.

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