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\ ˈjüt How to pronounce jute (audio) \

Definition of jute

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: 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

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\ ˈjüt How to pronounce Jute (audio) \

Definition of Jute (Entry 2 of 2)

: a member of a Germanic people invading England from the Continent and settling in Kent in the fifth century
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Noun (2)

Jutish \ ˈjü-​tish How to pronounce Jutish (audio) \ adjective

Examples of jute in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The one dish where Emara doesn’t stray is with his molokhia, an Egyptian staple made from jute leaves. — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "Review: Shabo’s Mediterranean Barbecue in Hollywood makes a lateral move for the better," 7 Nov. 2019 The interior designer then supplemented this with stucco, jute, quartz, and fresh greenery details. — Selena Barrientos, House Beautiful, "Joanna Gaines Says the Aguilar House Is Her All-Time Favorite Fixer Upper Project," 23 Sep. 2019 The insole is 56% regular EVA, 8% recycled EVA, and equal parts wild rubber, recycled plastic bottles, and jute. — Marc Bain, Quartzy, "Why is it so hard to make a running shoe without plastic?," 19 Sep. 2019 The Ghanaian artist covered the entire structure in weathered jute sacks, a crude but durable material evocative of the global flow of both goods and people, which has for so long shaped this cosmopolitan city. — Max Maeckler, Vogue, "The Most Mesmerizing Design Moments of Salone del Mobile," 18 Apr. 2019 The cash crops included cotton, jute, indigo, sugar, tea and coffee. — Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, "‘Unruly Waters’ and ‘Ganges’ Review: In India, Water Is Politics," 4 Jan. 2019 That's why Joanna used natural elements in her decor, including stone and wood, then supplemented this with stucco, jute, quartz, and fresh greenery details. — Lauren Smith, House Beautiful, "Joanna Gaines Says the Latest Fixer-Upper Project Is One of Her All-Time Favorites," 27 Dec. 2017 Rugs are generally straw, seagrass, or jute, and fabrics are simple and devoid of shine. — Sienna Fantozzi, House Beautiful, "Everything You Need To Know About Coastal Design," 2 Nov. 2018 Titan Survivorcord is a paracord that includes fishing line, snare wire, and a strand of jute twine infused with wax, for fire-starting. — Jamie Lauren Keiles, Vox, "What doomsday preppers are buying this Black Friday," 21 Nov. 2018

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First Known Use of jute

Noun (1)

1746, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for jute

Noun (1)

Bengali jhuṭo

Noun (2)

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

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

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“Jute.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jute?pronunciation&lang=en_us&dir=j&file=jute0001. Accessed 12 December 2019.

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jute

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English Language Learners Definition of jute

: a natural fiber that is used for making rope and cloth

jute

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\ ˈjüt How to pronounce jute (audio) \

Kids Definition of jute

: a strong glossy fiber from a tropical plant used chiefly for making sacks and twine

jute

noun
\ ˈjüt How to pronounce jute (audio) \

Medical Definition of jute

: 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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