Venetian window

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noun

1. Palladian window.

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Etymology

Origin of Venetian window

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

It had but a single Venetian window, opening on a patch of turf not much larger than itself, and the aspect of the place was on the whole sombrous.

From Memoirs of the Life of Sir Walter Scott, Volume V (of 10) by Lockhart, J. G. (John Gibson)

The Sherborough dining-room was on the first floor, and the Venetian window beside their table opened on to a verandah above a piazza.

From The Research Magnificent by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

And then, soft stepping, apologetic, salver in hand, a waiter appeared at the long Venetian window.

From A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade by King, Charles

It was all white and gold, with a Venetian window draped in the palest green plush, while on either side were placed tall vases encrusted with green.

From The Brownings Their Life and Art by Whiting, Lilian

The broad Venetian window opposite his bed was penetrated more and more with pale light.

From Hania by Sienkiewicz, Henryk