paravento
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.