parol

Etymology 1

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

adj

1. Word of mouth.
2. (law) Verbal, oral, informal.
   Parol, or extrinsic evidence should only be used where it may clarify ambiguous terms of a contract.

noun

1. A word; an oral utterance.
2. (law) Oral declaration; word of mouth.
3. (law) A writing not under seal.

Etymology 2

From Tagalog parol, from Spanish farol (“lantern”).

noun

1. An ornamental star-like Christmas lantern from the Philippines.