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parasol

Pronunciation: /ˈparəsɒl/

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Definition of parasol

noun

  • 1a light umbrella used to give shade from the sun.
  • 2 (also parasol mushroom) a widely distributed large mushroom with a broad scaly greyish-brown cap and a tall, slender stalk.
    • Genus Lepiota, family Lepiotaceae, class Hymenomycetes: numerous species, especially the edible L. procera

Origin:

early 17th century: from French, from Italian parasole, from para- 'protecting against' + sole 'sun' (from Latin sol)

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