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parasol
par·a·sol [ párrə sàwl ] (plural par·a·sols)


noun 
Definition:
 
umbrella providing shade: an umbrella made to provide shade from the sun
[Early 17th century. Via French< Italian parasole< parare "protect" + sole "sun"]
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