Latin word parabola comes from Ancient Greek παρά, Ancient Greek βάλλω, Ancient Greek βολή

Detailed word origin of parabola

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
παρά	Ancient Greek (grc)
βάλλω	Ancient Greek (grc)
βολή	Ancient Greek (grc)
παραβάλλω	Ancient Greek (grc)
παραβολή	Ancient Greek (grc)
parabola	Latin (lat)	(Ecclesiastical Latin) An allegorical relation, parable; proverb; taunting speech or any speech.. (Medieval Latin) word. A comparison, illustration, likeness.