Jalousie

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Noun

English

Etymology

French

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈdʒæləsiː/

Noun

jalousie

1. In naval architecture a jalousie is a component in a ventilation system.

Translations

• Greek: γρίλληα παραθύρου (gríllia parathírou) f.

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French

Etymology

1. From Low Latin zelotus ("full of love and sympathy") < Latin zelus ("zealous") < Ancient Greek ζήλος ("envy, lust, rivalry").

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ʒa.lu.ˈzi/

Noun

jalousie f.

1. jealousy
2. System to shade a window, like a curtain, but hanging from the ceiling and one can control how much light passes through.

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