Jalousie


Definition of "Jalousie"

Window having several overlapping glass louvers that are installed in a common window frame and pivot synchronously as a window lever or crank operating device, installed at the bottom of the frame, is turned. The lower edge of each glass louver swings outward as the window is opened.

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