jute

1 of 2

noun (1)

: the glossy fiber of either of two Asian plants (Corchorus olitorius and C. capsularis) of the linden family used chiefly for sacking, burlap, and twine
also : a plant producing jute

Jute

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a member of a Germanic people invading England from the Continent and settling in Kent in the fifth century
Jutish adjective

Examples of jute in a Sentence

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Noun
Everywhere people bathe along the river’s hundreds of ghats (stone steps), many hop bamboo-platformed ferry boats, prayers and music ring out from towns behind jute plantations. Alex Greggery, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024 There, beans are shoveled into jute bags and trucked to a regional cooperative that receives deliveries from other community centers, as well. Mumbi Gitau, Fortune Europe, 27 Feb. 2024 To hang, cut a length of thick jute and knot one end through a large washer. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2023 In the room’s center, atop an Ikea jute rug, a breche violette marble ’50s Maison Jansen table has been laid for dinner. Ellie Pithers, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2024 The natural, braided jute is extremely durable and disguises wear and tear. Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024 The stone composite is made from a combination of natural jute fiber and cement. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2024 Collages made from oil paint, jute and rough canvas hung on the walls. Alex Traub, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2023 On the other hand, cotton rugs are prone to break down faster while wool and jute rugs will absorb moisture from their environment. Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Bengali jhuṭo

Noun (2)

Middle English, from Medieval Latin Jutae Jutes, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English Eotenas Jutes

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1746, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jute was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Jute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jute. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

jute

1 of 2 noun
: a glossy fiber from either of two Asian plants that is used chiefly for making sacks and twine

Jute

2 of 2 noun
: a member of a Germanic people invading England from Jutland and settling in Kent in the 5th century a.d.

Medical Definition

jute

noun
: the glossy fiber of either of two Asian plants (Corchorus olitorius and C. capsularis) of the linden family (Tiliaceae) formerly used in absorbent dressings

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