paravento
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See also: para-vento and pára-vento
Italian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Verb-object compound, composed of para (“to protect; to block”) + vento (“wind”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
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[edit]
- (facade): Used chiefly in fare da paravento and servire da paravento.