LOUVRE


Meaning of LOUVRE in English

lou ‧ vre BrE AmE British English , louver American English /ˈluːvə $ -ər/ noun [countable]

[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: lover ]

1 . a narrow piece of wood, glass etc in a door or window, that slopes towards the outside to let some light in and keep rain or strong sun out

2 . louvre window/door British English a door or window made of these pieces of wood, glass etc

—louvred adjective :

louvred shutters

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