jalousie
English
/ˈdʒæləsiː/
noun
Definitions
- (naval architecture) A component in a ventilation system.
- Upward sloping window slats which form a blind or shutter, allowing light and air in but excluding rain and direct sun.
- A pastry with the upper side sliced before final baking to resemble a wooden slatted blind.
Etymology
Borrowed from French jalousie (jealousy).
Origin
French
jalousie
Gloss
jealousy
Concept
Semantic Field
Emotions and values
Ontological Category
Person/Thing