Early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist. From French parapluie from para- + pluie rain, after parasol).
Definition of parapluie in US English:
parapluie
noun
An umbrella.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist. From French parapluie from para- + pluie rain, after parasol).