Today's word of the day is . . .
um·bra /ˈəmbrə/ n.
A dark area, especially the blackest part of a shadow from which all light is cut off.
This means umbrella has the Latin root of "shadow." Equally interesting is the idea that umbrage has similar roots. While umbrage generally means "displeasure or resentment," it can also mean the foliage of trees, which provides shade.
Just to spite the word, I've decided to use an umbrella in the pitch of night. I'm sure umbra will take umbrage to that.
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