First Known Use: 1766
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jalousie
noun jal·ou·sie \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
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Origin of JALOUSIE
French, literally, jealousy, from Old French gelus jealous
Rhymes with JALOUSIE
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