Umbrella to block the sun (7)

I believe the answer is:

parasol

(Other definitions for parasol that I've seen before include "mushroom" , "for protection from the elements" , "aeroplane" , "Light umbrella giving shade from sun" , "Desert Shield?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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