noun
jalousie
Jalousie (noun) means a part used in a system that lets air flow through a building.
noun
1
A part used in a system that lets air flow through a building.
2
A set of angled window slats that let in light and air while keeping out rain and strong sun.
"Nowhere the glitter of a glass casement; Venetian blinds, jalousies, closed every window, and rooms projected in all directions to catch the luxury of a through-draft of air."
— Kate Pullinger, The Last Time I Saw Jane (2014)
3
A pastry with cuts across its top so that, once baked, it looks like a slatted blind.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French jalousie. A doublet of jealousy.
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What is the meaning of jalousie?
"jalousie" (noun) means a part used in a system that lets air flow through a building.
What are the different meanings of jalousie?
"jalousie" has 3 main meanings: 1. A part used in a system that lets air flow through a building; 2. A set of angled window slats that let in light and air while keeping out rain and strong sun; 3. A pastry with cuts across its top so that, once baked, it looks like a slatted blind.
