umbrella – Etymologically, it is a “little shadow.” More…
parapluie – A French word for umbrella, derived from Latin pluvia, “rain.” More…
bumbershoot – Another word for umbrella, formed by combining an alteration of the word umbrella and an alteration of the word parachute. More…
nuclear umbrella – A protective status in which a nuclear state promises to use its arsenal to defend an ally without nuclear capabilities. More…