umbrageous

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And now the heralds came 330 In solemn pomp, conducting through the streets A sacred hecatomb, when in the grove Umbrageous of Apollo, King shaft-arm’d, The assembled Greecians met.

From The Odyssey of Homer by Cowper, William

Umbrageous walks, open parterres, and cool porticos, displayed their various attractions.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John

Here blooms the laurel on the rugged breaks, Umbrageous, verdant, through the circling year His bushy mantle scorning winds or snows— While there—two ample streams confluent grace— Complete the picture—animate the whole!

From The Poets and Poetry of Cecil County, Maryland by Various

Umbrageous sycamores, claiming kindred with our maples, began to stand along the road singly and in clusters.

From The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland by McDougall, Margaret Moran Dixon

Umbrageous cedars murmuring symphonies Stooped in late twilight o'er dark Denmark's Prince: He sat, his eyes companioned with dream— Lustrous large eyes that held the world in view As some entrancèd child's a puppet show.

From Collected Poems 1901-1918 in Two Volumes Volume I. by De la Mare, Walter