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- [loo-ver]
- /ˈlu vər/
- /ˈluː.vər/
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- [loo-ver]
- /ˈlu vər/
Definitions of louvre word
- verb with object louvre to make a louver in; add louvers to: to louver a door. 1
- noun louvre any of a series of narrow openings framed at their longer edges with slanting, overlapping fins or slats, adjustable for admitting light and air while shutting out rain. 1
- noun louvre a fin or slat framing such an opening. 1
- noun louvre a ventilating turret or lantern, as on the roof of a medieval building. 1
- noun louvre any of a system of slits formed in the hood of an automobile, the door of a metal locker, etc., used especially for ventilation. 1
- noun louvre a door, window, or the like, having adjustable louvers. 1
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Origin of louvre
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English lover < Middle French lovier < Middle Dutch love gallery. See lobby
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Parts of speech for Louvre
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
louvre popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
louvre usage trend in Literature
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