jelly

¹jel·ly

noun \ˈje-lē\

plural jellies

Definition of JELLY

1

: a soft somewhat elastic food product made usually with gelatin or pectin; especially : a fruit product made by boiling sugar and the juice of fruit

2

: a substance resembling jelly in consistency

3

: a state of fear or irresolution

4

: a shapeless structureless mass : pulp

— jel·ly·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of JELLY

1. a selection of different jellies and jams
2. He spread some jelly on his toast.
3. a jar of grape jelly
4. a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
5. a meat glaze made with stock and jelly

Origin of JELLY

Middle English gelly, from Anglo-French gelee, from feminine of gelé, past participle of geler to freeze, congeal, from Latin gelare — more at cold

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with JELLY

belly, Delhi, deli, felly, Pelly, shelly, smelly, tele, telly, wellie