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parol

noun par·ol \ˈper-əl, ˈpa-rəl\

Definition of PAROL

:  word of mouth
— parol adjective
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Origin of PAROL

Middle French parole
First Known Use: 1590

Rhymes with PAROL

aril, barrel, carol, carrel, parrel

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. parol
  2. parol arrest
  3. parol contract
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