paravent

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English

Etymology

From French paravent.

Noun

paravent (plural paravents)

  1. A windscreen.

Catalan

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of para (to stop) +‎ vent (wind).

Pronunciation

Noun

paravent m (plural paravents)

  1. shutter
    Synonym: finestró
  2. folding screen
    Synonym: mampara
  3. (agriculture) windbreak
    Synonyms: tallavent, trencavent

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian paravento.

Pronunciation

Noun

paravent m (plural paravents)

  1. folding screen

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