paravento

Italian

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of para (“to protect; to block”) +‎ vento (“wind”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌpa.raˈvɛn.to/[1]
Rhymes: -ɛnto
Syllabification: pa‧ra‧vèn‧to

Noun

paravento m (plural paraventi)

(furniture) screen, folding screen, room divider
barrier or shelter used to protect plants, animals, etc. from wind
facade, figleaf, mask
(euphemistic) Synonym of paraculo

Usage notes

(facade): Used chiefly in fare da paravento and servire da paravento.

Descendants

→ French: paravent (see there for further descendants)
→ Turkish: paravana

References

paravento in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication

Anagrams

prenotava, traponeva, vaporante, vena porta

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