What is an umbrella in Latin?

'Umbrella' was borrowed from the Italian word 'ombrella,' a modification of the Latin 'umbella,' which came from 'umbra,' meaning "shade, shadow."

1. What is the Latin root word for umbrella?
2. What is the Old English word for umbrella?
3. Why is an umbrella called a Brolly?
4. What's a parasol?

What is the Latin root word for umbrella?

The English word “umbrella” comes from the Italian word “ombrella”, which traces its origins from the Latin word “umbella”, which is then derived from “umbra”. These Latin terms translate to shade or shadow.

What is the Old English word for umbrella?

An umbrella may also be called a brolly (UK slang), parapluie (nineteenth century, French origin), rainshade, gamp (British, informal, dated), or bumbershoot (rare, facetious American slang). When used for snow, it is called a paraneige.

Why is an umbrella called a Brolly?

The origin of brolly is an alteration of (um)brell(a) dating back to around 1870-1875. This word is one that we commonly use today, with many brands even marketing the product as this. Although the term stems from the extracted 'brell', this is thought to have changed over time as language develops.

What's a parasol?

: a lightweight umbrella used as a sunshade.