One effectively putting you in the shade? (7)

I believe the answer is:

parasol

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'in the shade?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for parasol that I've seen before include "Protection from light" , "Light umbrella giving shade from sun" , "Sunshade" , "Light umbrella to ward off the sun" , "sunblock" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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