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English word origin

Etymology of parol

from Middle French parole, from Latin parabola, from Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ). Doublet of parable.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
adj

Word of mouth. · Verbal, oral, informal.

noun

A word; an oral utterance. · Oral declaration; word of mouth. · A writing not under seal.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

from Middle French parole, from Latin parabola, from Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ). Doublet of parable.

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

An ornamental star-like Christmas lantern from the Philippines.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Tagalog parol, from Spanish farol (“lantern”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

These are extracted mentions, not a timeline or a verified sequence of immediate parents.

  • Borrowed-form mentionparoltl
  • Derivation mentionfaroles
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