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English
Pronunciation
IPA|/pɪˈnʌmbrəs/ (RP)

Etymology
From New Latin penumbra.

Adjective
penumbrous

1. partially shaded.

#: the penumbrous calm of the cathedral interior

1. shady, disreputable, dishonest

#: I wouldn't trust him at all, he seems like a penumbrous character to me.

vi:penumbrous

• 2006-10-01 20:06 - RobotGMwikt - robot Adding: [[vi:penumbrous]]

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