# parasol

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/ · frequency rank #45,570

## Definitions
1. A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.
2. A miniature paper umbrella used as a decoration in tropical-themed cocktails.
3. A sun umbrella for garden use etc., mounted on a stand; these can be foldable and demountable.
4. 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 Neurothemis.
6. A parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera)

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

## Easily confused with
- **parson** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/parasol-vs-parson)
- **Paras** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/paras-vs-parasol)
- **paradox** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/paradox-vs-parasol)
- **paragon** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/paragon-vs-parasol)

## Common misspellings (10)
`aprasol`, `paarsol`, `paraosl`, `paraslo`, `parasoll`, `parassol`, `parrasol`, `parsaol`, `pparasol`, `praasol`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/parasol