jelly

Meanings

• noun

  A sweet food made from the jelling of fruits, fruit juices, or other sweet substances.

  - "I love jelly on my toast."
  - "Strawberry jelly is my favorite."
  - "She spread jelly on the sandwiches for the picnic."

• noun

  A translucent, gelatinous substance, such as that found in the cells of certain tissues or secreted by certain animals.

  - "The scientist studied the properties of jellyfish jelly."
  - "The wound healed and formed a thick layer of jelly-like scar tissue."
  - "The frog laid thousands of tiny jelly eggs in the pond."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

water coconut , waternut

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Synonyms

Jell-O , jello , jam , marmalade

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jelly
jelly , melody,elly , belly , telly , selly , merry , quarrelly , jolly , dilly , jollyolly

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Variants

List of all variants of jelly that leads to same result
jellies , jelly , jellylike , jellied , jellying , jelly bean , jelly beans , jelly roll , jelly rolls , jelly baby , calf's-foot jellies , calf's-foot jelly , comb jellies , comb jelly , petroleum jellies , petroleum jelly , royal jellies , royal jelly

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Etymology

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From Old French gélée, from geler, to congeal, solidify.

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Trivia

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1. Jelly beans are a popular candy that are named after jelly.

2. Jellyfish are the largest animals in the world, with some species producing jelly-like substances as part of their defense mechanisms.

3. Jell-O is a popular brand of gelatin dessert that was first introduced in the United States in 1897.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jam: Jelly and jam are similar food items, but jelly is made by straining the fruit pulp to remove the seeds and other solids, resulting in a clear, translucent texture.

2. Marmalade: Marmalade is a type of preserve made from citrus fruits, which contains the peel as well as the fruit pulp, resulting in a thicker, more fibrous texture than jelly.

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Culture

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Jelly has been a popular food for centuries, particularly in the form of fruit preserves. It is often used as a spread or filling for various dishes, such as sandwiches, cakes, and pastries. In some cultures, jelly is also used as a symbol of abundance and fertility.

How to Memorize "jelly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a plate of toast spread with a thick layer of jelly. Visualize the texture and color of the jelly as you spread it on the toast.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jelly' with the image of a sweet, translucent substance that is often used as a spread.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jelly is a sweet, clear spread' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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