Monday, October 25, 2010

ob·tene·bra·tion

ob·tene·bra·tion – noun
  • The act of darkening
  • the state of being darkened
  • darkness
The word obtenebration originates from Latin "obumbratus" meaning darken, conceal or defend.

Quote: "In every megrim or vertigo, there is an obtenebration joined with a semblance of turning round." -- Francis Bacon.

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