Definitions for: Parasol

[n] a handheld collapsible source of shade

Webster (1913) Definition: Par"a*sol`, n. [F., fr. Sp. or Pg. parasol, or It.
parasole; It. parare to ward off, Sp. & Pg. parar (L. parare
to prepare) + It. sole sun, Sp. & Pg. sol (L. sol). See
Parry, Solar.]
A kind of small umbrella used by women as a protection from
the sun.

Par"a*sol`, v. t.
To shade as with a parasol. [R.]

Synonyms: sunshade

See Also: shade