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parasol

/ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/
Meanings

  • A large umbrella, typically having a decorated canopy supported by a central pole.

    - "She carried a parasol to protect herself from the sun."
    - "The parasol was a popular fashion accessory during the Victorian era."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/



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Synonyms

beach umbrella , sunshade , umbrella
Rhymes
Words rhyming with parasol
carol , parol , trolley,ROLLO , mulled , boulevard , paraphernalia , chiaroscuro , paradigm , paradox
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Parasol () : A large umbrella, typically having a decorated canopy supported by a central pole.

  2. Parasol (Spanish) : A parasite or an organism that obtains nutrients from another organism.

Variants
List of all variants of parasol that leads to same result
parasol , parasols
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word parasol comes from the French words para (protect) and sol (sun).

Trivia
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  1. Parasols were often used as symbols of power and wealth in ancient Egypt.

  2. The largest parasol in the world is located in Tokyo, Japan. It measures 11.2 meters (36.7 feet) in diameter and weighs over 1,500 kilograms (3,300 pounds).

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    - Parasol, protect from the sun, an elegant umbrella with a rich history.

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