jalousie
jal·ou·sie
noun \ˈja-lə-sē\Definition of JALOUSIE
1
: a blind with adjustable horizontal slats for admitting light and air while excluding direct sun and rain
2
: a window made of adjustable glass louvers that control ventilation
See Origin of JALOUSIE
French, literally, jealousy, from Old French gelus jealous
First Known Use: 1766
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