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An umbrella or parasol is a folding canopy supported by wooden or metal ribs mounted on a wooden, metal, or plastic pole. It was initially used in the early 1200s for shade from the sun in warmer countries, later evolving to also provide protection from rain.
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1. Umbrella (Wikipedia)
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An umbrella (parasol or rarely parapluie) is a folding canopy supported by wooden or metal ribs that is mounted on a wooden, metal, or plastic pole.
1. Umbrella (Wikipedia)
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Initially, (in the early 1200s) they were used in warmer countries for shade from the sun, but in modern times they evolved to also be used for protection from rain.
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