Multiple choice general knowledge

An umbrella made for protection from the sun is called ...

  1. Brolly

  2. Parasol

  3. Umbra

  4. Bumbershoot

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B Correct answer
Explanation

A parasol is specifically designed for protection from the sun, typically with lightweight fabric that blocks UV rays. The word comes from Spanish 'para' (for/against) and 'sol' (sun). A brolly is British slang for umbrella, umbra relates to shadows, and bumbershoot is American slang for umbrella.