brise-soleil

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brise-soleil [ˌbriːzsəʊˈleɪ]

(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) a structure used in hot climates to protect a window from the sun, usually consisting of horizontal or vertical strips of wood, concrete, etc.

[French: break-sun, from briser to break + soleil sun]

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