fig leaf vs parasol

fig leaf

noun
  • A leaf of the fig plant. 

  • A representation of leaf of a fig plant used to cover the genitals of a nude figure in a work of art (alluding to Genesis iii 7, in which Adam and Eve use fig leaves to hide their nakedness). 

  • Anything used to conceal something undesirable or that one does not want to be discovered. 

parasol

noun
  • The parasol mushroom, Macrolepiota procera 

  • A miniature paper umbrella used as a decoration in tropical-themed cocktails. 

  • A roof or covering of a structure designed to provide cover from wind, rain, or sun. 

  • A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun. 

  • Any of various Asian species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Neurothemis. 

verb
  • To protect with, or as if with, a parasol; to shade. 

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