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Parts of an umbrella [2]. The word parasol is a combination of the Latin parare, and sol, meaning 'sun'. [3] Parapluie (French) similarly consists of para combined with pluie, which means 'rain' (which in turn derives from pluvia, the Latin word for rain); the usage of this word was prevalent in the nineteenth century.
Fuirena, called umbrella sedges or umbrella grasses, are a genus of flowering plants in the sedge family , with a worldwide distribution, chiefly in the tropics and ...
Umbrella, an American newsletter on artist's books Umbrella Corporation , the fictional corporation in the Resident Evil series Umbrella Entertainment, a company in Australia whose DVDs were distributed by Madman Entertainment
Beehler Umbrella Factory or Beehler Umbrella House (1828 to 1975) was an umbrella manufacturing company in Baltimore, Maryland. It was founded in 1828 by German immigrant Francis Beehler. It was the first umbrella factory in the United States, and established Baltimore as the umbrella capital of the country. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Spanish surname. The province was named after Elpidio Quirino, former president (1948–1953). The name "Quirino" itself was ultimately derived from the Latin Quirinus, meaning "armed with a lance." [92] Rizal. Spanish surname. The province was named after José Rizal, inspirational figure of the Philippine Revolution and national hero.
The logo of the red umbrella was created in 1870 when it appeared in a newspaper ad for the insurance company. It was revived in the early 1960s, when it was given its signature red color by Harry W. Knettell, then the account executive for The Travelers and Vice President at the Charles Brunelle advertising agency.
Vanya/Viktor Hargreeves in The Umbrella Academy comic book by Gerard Way Vanya Schmidt, the main character in the YA Little Thieves book series by Margaret Owens Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike , a 2012 comedy play written by Christopher Durang
An umbrella hat is an umbrella canopy attached to a headband that functions as a protection against the drizzle rain or sun. It is seen as a novelty item.