/ Dictionary / Index P parafoil: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: par•a•foil Pronunciation: (par'u-foil"), [key] — n. a structure, usually made of a strong yet light fabric, having a shape similar to that of an airplane wing, and used as a kite or a parachute. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. paraffin wax paraformaldehyde Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cygnet Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language