persiennes
[pur-zee-
enz
;
French
pe
r
-
syen
]
/ˌpɜr ziˈɛnz;
French
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.
Origin
1835-45;
<
French,
noun use of plural of
persienne,
feminine of
persien,
obsolete variant of
persan
Persian
British Dictionary definitions for
persiennes
persiennes
/
ˌpɜːsɪˈɛnz
/
plural noun
1.
outside window shutters having louvres to keep out the sun while maintaining ventilation
Also called
Persian blinds
Word Origin
C19: from French, from
persien
Persian