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brise–soleil
noun
brise–so·leil
\¦brēzsō¦lā\
Definition of brise–soleil
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: an architectural device (such as a projection, louvers, or a screen) to block off unwanted sunlight
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Origin and Etymology of brise–soleil
French, from brise (as in brise-bise) + soleil sun, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin soliculus, diminutive of Latin sol sun
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