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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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