[par-uh-foil] 
| 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. |
| par·a·foil (pār'ə-foil') n. A nonrigid, parachutelike, usually nylon airfoil of ribbed or cellular construction, used especially in kites and paragliders. [para(chute) + (air)foil.] |
əˌfɔɪl