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jut

/dʒʌt/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of decorative wooden plank used in traditional Hungarian architecture.

    - "The old house was adorned with beautiful juts."
    - "Juts were once a common feature in Hungarian homes."

Synonyms

outcrop , protrusion
Variants
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jut , juts , jutted , jutting
Etymology
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From the Hungarian word 'júd', meaning 'groove' or 'notch'.


Trivia
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  1. Juts are often used in Hungarian folk art, such as wooden toys and decorative objects.

  2. The intricate carvings on juts can take weeks or even months to complete.

  3. Juts were once used as a way to measure time in Hungarian homes, with each notch representing a day.


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  1. Folktale: Juts appear in many Hungarian folktales as protective symbols.

  2. Carving: Juts are often intricately carved, making them an important part of Hungarian woodcarving tradition.


Culture
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Juts have been used in Hungarian architecture since the Middle Ages, particularly in wooden houses and barns. They are often intricately carved and painted, and serve both functional and decorative purposes. In Hungarian folklore, juts are also believed to have protective powers.

How to Memorize "jut"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a traditional Hungarian house adorned with intricately carved juts.

  2. associate

    - Associate juts with traditional Hungarian architecture and folklore.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that juts are like decorative notches in Hungarian architecture.


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