e·clipse
/ɪˈklɪps/
- nounThe hiding of one body in space by another: the Moon passing in front of the Sun, or into the Earth’s shadow.
- nounA loss of brilliance, power or importance.
- verbTo pass in front of something and hide it from view.
- verbTo outshine; to surpass.
OriginMiddle English, via Old French and Latin from the Greek ekleipsis, “a failing to appear”, from ekleipein: ek, “out”, and leipein, “to leave”.