— louvered , adj.
/looh"veuhr/ , n.
1. any of a series of narrow openings framed at their longer edges with slanting, overlapping fins or slats, adjustable for admitting light and air while shutting out rain.
2. a fin or slat framing such an opening.
3. a ventilating turret or lantern, as on the roof of a medieval building.
4. any of a system of slits formed in the hood of an automobile, the door of a metal locker, etc., used esp. for ventilation.
5. a door, window, or the like, having adjustable louvers.
v.t.
6. to make a louver in; add louvers to: to louver a door. Also, esp. Brit., louvre .
[ 1325-75; ME lover lovier love gallery. See LOBBY ]