English Explanatory Dictionary

parasol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.
  2. A miniature paper umbrella used as a decoration in tropical-themed cocktails.
  3. A sun umbrella for garden use etc., mounted on a stand; these can be foldable and demountable.
  4. A roof or covering of a structure designed to provide cover from wind, rain, or sun.
  5. Any of various Asian species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Neurothemis.
  6. A parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera)
verb
  1. To protect with, or as if with, a parasol; to shade.

Pronunciation

/ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ En-us-parasol.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-parasol.wav

Word forms

parasol parasols parasoling parasolling parasoled parasolled

Etymology

From French parasol, from Italian parasole, from para- (“to shield”) + sole (“sun”).

Synonyms

sunshade sun umbrella beach umbrella chatta chatra

Derived words

microparasol parabrella parasol ant parasol beech parasol cell parasolette parasol leaf tree parasol mushroom parasol pine parasol tree parasol wing
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