PERSIENNES

Noun

persiennes

plural of persienne

Source: Wiktionary


Per`si*ennes" (-enz"; F. per`syen"), n. pl. [F.]

Definition: Window blinds having movable slats, similar to Venetian blinds.

PERSIENNE

Per`si*enne" (per`si*en"; -shi*en"; F. per`syen"), n. [F., fem. of presien Persian.]

Definition: Properly, printed calico, whether Oriental or of fanciful design with flowers, etc., in Western work. Hence, as extended in English, material of a similar character.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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BEATIFY

(verb) declare (a dead person) to be blessed; the first step of achieving sainthood; “On Sunday, the martyr will be beatified by the Vatican”


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