parol

/ˈpæɹ.əl/

Etymology

from Middle French parole, from Latin parabola, from Ancient Greek παραβολή (parabolḗ). Doublet of parable.

parol means word of mouth. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.

parol is pronounced /ˈpæɹ.əl/.

adj

Word of mouth.
Verbal, oral, informal.“Parol, or extrinsic evidence should only be used where it may clarify ambiguous terms of a contract.”

A word; an oral utterance.
Oral declaration; word of mouth.
A writing not under seal.“Leases , like other conveyances , were good at common law If by deed , by parol”
An ornamental star-like Christmas lantern from the Philippines.