parasol

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

Synonyms: parsol

Antonyms: parsol

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. A [[small]] [[light]] [[umbrella]] used as [[protection]] from the [[sun]].
2. A miniature paper umbrella used as a decoration in tropical-themed [[cocktail]]s.
3. A [[sun umbrella]] for [[garden]] use etc., mounted on a [[stand]]; these can be [[foldable]] and [[demountable]].
4. {{label|en|architecture}} A roof or covering of a structure designed to provide cover from wind, rain, or sun.
5. Any of various Asian species of [[libellulid]] [[dragonfly]] of the genus {{taxlink|Neurothemis|genus}}.
6. A [[parasol mushroom]] ({{taxfmt|Macrolepiota procera|species}})

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To protect with, or as if with, a parasol; to [[shade]].

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