jaloezie — meaning in English

English meaning

• jalousie noun A part used in a system that lets air flow through a building.
• jealousy noun A feeling of resentment or insecurity caused by fear of losing someone's affection or by envy of another's advantage.
• shade noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.

Senses

jaloezie is used for these senses in English:

• jalousie Upward sloping window slats which form a blind or shutter, allowing light and air in but excluding rain and direct sun.
• jealousy (countable, uncountable) A state of being jealous; a jealous attitude.
• shade (countable) Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.

jalousie — full definition

1. noun A part used in a system that lets air flow through a building.
2. noun A set of angled window slats that let in light and air while keeping out rain and strong sun.
3. noun A pastry with cuts across its top so that, once baked, it looks like a slatted blind.

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