- pronunciation:
- uhm
bre
l
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a screen made of fabric stretched over a folding frame. An umbrella is used to shield against the rain or sun.
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| derivation: |
umbrellalike (adj.) |
Umbrella comes from the Italian word
ombrello, which means "little sunshade."