n. [ F., fr. It. parapetto, fr. parare to ward off, guard (L. parare to prepare, provide) + petto the breast, L. pectus. See Parry, and Pectoral. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. para- + petal. ] (Bot.) Growing by the side of a petal, as a stamen. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having a parapet. [ 1913 Webster ]