adj
Meaning 1
Word of mouth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Standard Lemma guide
parol
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Sound
Pronunciation
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perʹəl
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parʹəl
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/ˈpæɹ.əl/
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/ˈpɛɹ.əl/
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US: /pɑˈɹoʊl/
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US: /pəˈɹoʊl/
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adj
Meaning 2
Verbal, oral, informal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: law
Examples
- Parol, or extrinsic evidence should only be used where it may clarify ambiguous terms of a contract.
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noun
Meaning 3
A word; an oral utterance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 4
Oral declaration; word of mouth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
Meaning 5
A writing not under seal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
Meaning 6
An ornamental star-like Christmas lantern from the Philippines.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Etymology
from Middle French parole, from Latin parabola, from Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ). Doublet of parable.
From Tagalog parol, from Spanish farol (“lantern”).
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Central Bikol: parol — an ornamental star-like Christmas lantern
- Cebuano: parol — an ornamental star-like Christmas lantern
- Tagalog: parol — an ornamental star-like Christmas lantern