paravento
See also: para-vento and pára-vento
Italian
Etymology
Verb-object compound, composed of para (“to protect; to block”) + vento (“wind”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌpa.raˈvɛn.to/[1]
- Rhymes: -ɛnto
- Hyphenation: 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.