louver
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.lou·ver
noun \ˈlü-vər\Definition of LOUVER
1
: a roof lantern or turret often with slatted apertures for escape of smoke or admission of light in a medieval building
2
a : an opening provided with one or more slanted fixed or movable fins to allow flow of air but to exclude rain or sun or to provide privacy b : a finned or vaned device for controlling a flow of air or the radiation of light c : a fin or shutter of a louver
— lou·vered also lou·vred \-vərd\ adjective
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lou·ver or lou·vre \ˈlü-vər\
Origin of LOUVER
Middle English lover, from Anglo-French
First Known Use: 14th century
louver
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Arrangement of parallel, horizontal blades or slats of glass, wood, or other material designed to regulate airflow or light penetration. Louvers are often used in windows or doors to allow air or light in while keeping the elements out. They may be either movable or fixed. The term also refers to metal blades covering the intake and exhaust outlets of ventilation and air-conditioning units.
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