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persiennes

American  
[pur-zee-enz, per-syen] / ˌpɜr ziˈɛnz, pɛrˈsyɛn /

noun

  1. (used with a plural verb) Persian blinds.

  2. (used with a singular verb) a printed or painted fabric of cotton or silk.

persiennes British  
/ ˌpɜːsɪˈɛnz /

plural noun

  1. Also called: Persian blinds.  outside window shutters having louvres to keep out the sun while maintaining ventilation

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Etymology

Origin of persiennes

1835–45; < French, noun use of plural of persienne, feminine of persien, obsolete variant of persan Persian

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