English Explanatory Dictionary

parol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Word of mouth.
  2. Verbal, oral, informal.
noun
  1. A word; an oral utterance.
  2. Oral declaration; word of mouth.
  3. A writing not under seal.
noun
  1. An ornamental star-like Christmas lantern from the Philippines.

Pronunciation

perʹəl parʹəl /ˈpæɹ.əl/ /ˈpɛɹ.əl/ en-us-parol.ogg /pɑˈɹoʊl/ /pəˈɹoʊl/ en-us-parol-2.ogg

Word forms

parol parols

Etymology

from Middle French parole, from Latin parabola, from Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ). Doublet of parable.

Derived words

parol agreement parol arrest parol contract parol evidence rule parol lease
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