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/ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ · jel·ly
noun
- An explosive mixture of nitroglycerine and nitrate absorbed onto a base of wood pulp. The bomb squad carefully handled the jelly to prevent detonation.
- A dessert made by boiling gelatine, sugar and some flavouring (often derived from fruit) and allowing it to set. She carefully poured the jelly into individual cups for the party.
- A clear or translucent fruit preserve, made from fruit juice and set using either naturally occurring, or added, pectin. The homemade jelly was a hit at the farmer's market.
- A savoury substance, derived from meat, that has the same texture as the dessert. The aspic was a type of jelly made from meat and gelatine.
- A coconut with soft or gelatinous meat inside as well as the meat itself (which is of regular quality if the coconut is immature). The jelly coconut was a delicacy in some tropical regions.
Did you know? The word 'jelly' has been used to describe a variety of substances, from explosives to desserts, for centuries, reflecting its versatility and adaptability in language.