umbraculum

/ʌmˈbrækʊləm/

Definitions

1. noun

A parasol or sunshade, especially one made of leather or silk.

“The fashionable Victorian lady carried an elaborate umbraculum to protect her skin from the sun.”

2. noun

A canopy or awning, especially one made of fabric or leather, providing shade.

“The ancient Greeks used umbracula to create shade for their market stalls.”

Synonyms

  • canopy
  • parasol
  • sunshade

Antonyms

  • sunlamp
  • torch