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parasol — meaning in English

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English meaning

parasol noun A lightweight umbrella carried for shade rather than rain.
umbrella noun A portable folding frame covered in fabric, held overhead to give shelter from rain or sun.

Senses

parasol is used for these senses in English:

parasol A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.
umbrella A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.

parasol — full definition

noun A lightweight umbrella carried for shade rather than rain.
noun A large fixed umbrella used to shade an outdoor table or patio.

umbrella — full definition

noun A portable folding frame covered in fabric, held overhead to give shelter from rain or sun.
noun A broad category or organization that covers a range of smaller groups, ideas, or purposes.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

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