Monday-ish word: jalousie

[ersatz-read.livejournal.com]

jalousie (jăl′ə-sē), noun

1. A window blind or shutter constructed from angled slats.
2. A window made from angled slats of glass.

Etymology: Old French gelosie, jealousy - possibly because such slats allow one to peer through the window without being seen.

Jalousie windows are more common in warmer climates: they provide maximum airflow without obstructing nearby walkways like a casement or awning window might.
One drawback is that they provide little insulation; I've seen them here in Wisconsin, but only on a 3-season sunroom.

The pic is from this company's site.

Comments

[teh-indy.livejournal.com]

These are the exact windows of the airbnb I'm currently staying. (I'm in the Philipines atm) I find it so whimsical and so 1960's

[prettygoodword.livejournal.com]

I've seen them here in Wisconsin

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