parasol

Meanings

Plural: parasols

Noun

a handheld collapsible source of shade
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)

Verb

To protect with, or as if with, a parasol; to shade.

Origin / Etymology

From French parasol, from Italian parasole, from para- (“to shield”) + sole (“sun”).

Synonyms

beach umbrella, chatra, chatta, sun umbrella, sunshade

Scrabble Score: 9

parasol is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
parasol is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
parasol is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

parasol is a valid Words With Friends word