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Louvre definition

Louvre (lo̵̅o̅vrə, lo̵̅o̅v; Fr lo̵̅o̅vr')

noun

national museum of art in Paris, on the Seine: converted from a royal palace in the 18th cent.

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Louvre Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: The stack should have a small louver or sliding vent at the base of the chimney breast to let air circulate.

Adjective modifier

  • adjustable: VERSATILITY Our panels with adjustable louvers allow you to control the amount of light or privacy you require at any time.

Modifies a noun

  • window: Concrete base kerbs remain the standard whilst optional mid and low level louver windows can be specified.

Noun used with modifier

  • ventilation: Note the extra ventilation louvers for a filtered air system.
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Louvre quotes

   Non enim facile de his, quos plurimum diligimus, turpitudinem suspicamur. We donoteasilysuspectevil ofthosewhomwelovemost.

-Abelard, Peter

Like finding oneself pregnant and trying to fall in love as quicklyas possible.

-Acheson, Dean Gooderham

Don't knock masturbation. It's sex with someone I love.

-Allen,Woody pseudonym of  Allen Stewart Konigsberg

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