parasol
/ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ noun C2- A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.
- A miniature paper umbrella used as a decoration in tropical-themed cocktails.
- A sun umbrella for garden use etc., mounted on a stand; these can be foldable and demountable.
- A roof or covering of a structure designed to provide cover from wind, rain, or sun.
- Any of various Asian species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Neurothemis.
- A parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera)
Plural parasols
From the library
Miss Barry, who was sitting behind them, leaned forward and poked Marilla in the back with her parasol.
Fairly took me in, he did, and I ought to know his ways by now." Billy pointed with a grin to a very baggy parasol which leaned against the sofa.
He actually picked up my parasol for me once.
"You can see in the corner the parasol which you so politely handed to me in the Minories before you began to suspect."
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