First Known Use: 1770
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venetian blind
noun ve·ne·tian blind \və-ˈnē-shən-\
: a covering for a window made of strips of wood, plastic, or metal that can be turned to block out or let in light
Full 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
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Origin of VENETIAN BLIND
Venetian of Venice, Italy
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venetian blind
noun ve·ne·tian blind \və-ˈnē-shən-\
Definition of VENETIAN BLIND for Kids
: a blind having thin horizontal slats that can be adjusted to keep out light or to let light come in between them
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