persienn — meaning in English

English meaning

• blind adj Unable to see, or having severely limited eyesight.
• shade noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.

Senses

persienn is used for these senses in English:

• Venetian blind A blind consisting of overlapping horizontal, flat slats, usually made of metal, vinyl or wood, that can be tilted so as to let in more or less light.
• blind A movable covering for a window to keep out light, made of cloth or of narrow slats that can block light or allow it to pass.
• shade (countable) Something that blocks light, particularly in a window.

blind — full definition

1. adj Unable to see, or having severely limited eyesight.
2. adj Failing or refusing to notice or acknowledge something.
3. noun A window covering, often made of slats or fabric, used to block or filter light.
4. noun A hidden shelter used to observe wildlife without being seen.
5. verb To take away someone's ability to see, or to make someone fail to notice something important.

shade — full definition

1. noun An area of relative darkness where direct sunlight is blocked.
2. noun A particular variation of a color.
3. noun A subtly insulting remark (often "throw shade").
4. verb To block or shield from light.

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