Meaning & use
Paravent
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A folding screen used to block drafts or divide a room.
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An antique paravent stood in the corner, hiding the dressing area from view.
She placed a paravent near the window to keep the cold air from reaching the bed.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from French, where 'parer' means 'to shield' and 'vent' means 'wind'—literally, something that shields against wind.
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folding screen
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