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jalousie

Jalousie (noun) means a component in a ventilation system.

noun
1
A component in a ventilation system.
2
Upward sloping window slats which form a blind or shutter, allowing light and air in but excluding rain and direct sun.
3
A pastry with the upper side sliced before final baking to resemble a wooden slatted blind.
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Etymology

Borrowed from French jalousie. Doublet of jealousy.

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What is the meaning of jalousie?

"jalousie" (noun) means a component in a ventilation system.

What are the different meanings of jalousie?

"jalousie" has 3 main meanings: 1. A component in a ventilation system; 2. Upward sloping window slats which form a blind or shutter, allowing light and air in but excluding rain and direct sun; 3. A pastry with the upper side sliced before final baking to resemble a wooden slatted blind.

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