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

Emoji

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