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parasol

noun par·a·sol \ˈper-ə-ˌsȯl, -ˌsäl, ˈpa-rə-\

: a light umbrella that you use to protect yourself from the sun

Full Definition of PARASOL

:  a lightweight umbrella used as a sunshade
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Origin of PARASOL

French, from Old Italian parasole, from parare to shield + sole sun, from Latin sol — more at parapet, solar
First Known Use: 1660

Rhymes with PARASOL

à cheval, aerosol, femme fatale, folderol, Heyerdahl, pastorale, Portugal, protocol, Provençal, Senegal, Simmental, urial, Wuppertal
PARASOL Defined for Kids

parasol

noun par·a·sol \ˈper-ə-ˌsȯl\

Definition of PARASOL for Kids

:  a light umbrella used as a protection against the sun

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6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. parasol
  2. parasol ant
  3. parasol mushroom
  4. parasol pine
  5. Chinese parasol tree
  6. Japanese parasol fir
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