brise-soleil

noun

brise-so·​leil
¦brēzsō¦lā
plural -s
: an architectural device (such as a projection, louvers, or a screen) to block off unwanted sunlight

Word History

Etymology

French, from brise (as in brise-bise) + soleil sun, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin soliculus, diminutive of Latin sol sun

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“Brise-soleil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brise-soleil. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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