parol

Meanings

• noun

  A Filipino Christmas lantern made from bamboo or paper, decorated with colorful designs and lit with a candle.

  - "During the Christmas season, families hang parols in their homes."
  - "The streets are filled with the beautiful glow of parols during the Parol Festival."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpæɹ.əl/
   
   
   
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2. /pɑˈɹoʊl/
   
   
   
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Variants

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parol , parols

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Etymology

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Originates from the Spanish word 'farol' meaning lantern.

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Trivia

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1. Parols were originally made from bamboo and lit with candles.

2. The Parol Festival in the Philippines is a popular Christmas celebration.

3. Parols are often hung in public places and homes during the Christmas season.

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Related Concepts

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1. Christmas lantern: A decorative lantern used during Christmas celebrations.

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Culture

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Parols are an essential part of Filipino Christmas traditions and symbolize hope and joy.

How to Memorize "parol"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a colorful lantern made of bamboo or paper.
   - Visualize the lantern being lit up with a candle.
   - Think of the parol hanging in a Filipino home during Christmas.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the parol with the joy and hope of the Christmas season.
   - Remember the beautiful glow of the parol.
   - Think of the Filipino culture and traditions when you hear the word parol.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Parols are colorful lanterns that bring hope and joy during Christmas.
   - Remember the P in parol stands for Philippines, and the word means lantern.
   - Think of the beautiful Parol Festival when you hear the word parol.

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