PARASOL


Meaning of PARASOL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' per- ə - ˌ so ̇ l, - ˌ säl, ' pa-r ə -

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from Old Italian parasole, from parare to shield + sole sun, from Latin sol ― more at PARAPET , SOLAR

Date: 1660

: a lightweight umbrella used as a sunshade

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