jalousie
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əˌsi noun
1.
a blind or shutter made with horizontal slats that can be adjusted to admit light and air but exclude rain and the rays of the sun.
2.
a window made of glass slats or louvers of a similar nature.
Origin:
1585–95; < French < Italian gelosia jealousy; so called because such blinds afford a view while hiding the viewer
1585–95; < French < Italian gelosia jealousy; so called because such blinds afford a view while hiding the viewer
Related forms
jal·ou·sied, adjective
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| —n | |
| 1. | a window blind or shutter constructed from angled slats of wood, plastic, etc |
| 2. | a window made of similarly angled slats of glass |
| [C19: from Old French gelosie latticework screen, literally: | |
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Jalousie
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Word Origin & History
jalousie
1766, from Fr., lit. "jealousy" (see jealous), from notion of looking through blinds without being seen.
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Example sentences
Repair jalousie windows that do not fully close by installing clips to hold the windows closed.
The north facade fenestration, separated by brick and stone pilasters, has also been replaced with jalousie units.
The units are designed for natural cross ventilation and will be constructed with jalousie windows, patios and balconies.
Note awning or jalousie windows which do not effectively close.
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