While the word "parley" does relate to speaking and discussion, it comes from the Old French word "parler" which means "to speak" or "to talk".
There are no common English words with the root "parl" specifically meaning "ask".
However, there are several words with "parl" that relate to speaking and discussion:
* Parliament: The name for a legislative body, derived from the French "parler" and the English "parliament" meaning "talking together".
* Parlance: A particular way of speaking or using language, also derived from the French "parler".
* Parley: A discussion, especially between enemies, also stemming from the French "parler".
If you are looking for words with the root "ask", you should consider searching for words with "quest" or "rog" as these are roots that directly relate to the action of asking.