Eclipsed

adj, verb

adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of eclipse form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    With its disc sable (or, modernly, of another specified tincture). not-comparable

    "Or, on a pile azure, between two lions rampant combatant in base gules, the sun in splendour proper - PEARSON, Co. Lincoln. [...] Argent, a sun eclipsed issuing out of the dexter chief, the beams or - WELDAY, Wheelhurst."

Example

More examples

"Once the Sun is totally eclipsed, the Sun's corona can be seen shining in all directions around the Moon. This is a spectacular sight because the only time the Sun's corona can be seen is during a total solar eclipse."

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