word
brise-soleil
breez soh-LAY
briːz sɔˈleɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
brisesoleil
Dictionary meaning
An architectural feature designed to shade windows from direct sunlight.
Examples
- The brise-soleil reduced the building's cooling load by 30 per cent.
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