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venetian blind


ve·ne·tian blind

noun \və-ˈnē-shən-\

Definition of VENETIAN BLIND

: a blind (as for a window) having numerous horizontal slats that may be set simultaneously at any of several angles so as to vary the amount of light admitted

Origin of VENETIAN BLIND

Venetian of Venice, Italy
First Known Use: 1770

Rhymes with VENETIAN BLIND

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