umˈbrette
[ad. mod.L. umbretta or F. ombrette.]
= umbre.
| 1884 Athenæum 29 Nov. 698/3 Communications and papers were read..by Mr. F. E. Beddard, on the anatomy of the umbrette (Scopus umbretta). 1890 Daily News 9 Jan. 3/8 Occasionally the umbrette relaxes the severity of its demeanour and executes a fantastic dance with outspread wings. |