paraplu

Also known as brolly, parapluie, rainshade, gamp, bumbershoot, umbrolly, en-tout-cas, shields

thumb|An umbrella alt=|thumb|Woman holding a parapluie at Zenkō-ji, Nagano, JapanAn 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. It is usually designed to protect a person against sun or rain. Initially 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. Etymologically, the term umbrella is to be used when protecting from the sun, but is also commonly used when protecting from rain. Some countries specifically use