Umber

Alternative forms

• umbre obsolete

Origin

Full definition of umber

Noun

1. a brown clay, somewhat darker than ochre, which contains iron and manganese oxides.
2. Alternative form of umbrere
3. A grayling.
4. A dusky brown African wading bird (Scopus umbretta) allied to the storks and herons.

Adjective

1. Of a reddish brown colour, like that of the pigment.
• J. R. DrakeTheir harps are of the umber shade
  That hides the blush of waking day.

Derived terms

• burnt umber
• umber moth

Anagrams

• brume