paragrandine

English

noun

Definitions

(dated) An instrument with a rod, supposed to avert the occurrence of hailstorms.

Etymology

Derived from Italian parare (parry).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

parare

Gloss

parry

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

parāre Latin
parabile Italian
parabrezza Italian
parare Italian
parata Italian
paratoia Italian
paratura Italian