jalousie
Pronunciation: /ˈʒalʊziː/
Definition of jalousie
noun
Origin:
mid 18th century: French, literally 'jealousy', from Italian geloso 'jealous', also (by extension) 'screen', associated with the screening of women from view in the Middle East
mid 18th century: French, literally 'jealousy', from Italian geloso 'jealous', also (by extension) 'screen', associated with the screening of women from view in the Middle East
