jelly

Speech parts

1. jelly - Noun

2. jelly - Adjective

3. jelly - Verb

Meaning

Anything brought to a gelatinous condition; a viscous, translucent substance in a condition between liquid and solid; a stiffened solution of gelatin, gum, or the like.

The juice of fruits or meats boiled with sugar to an elastic consistence; as, currant jelly; calf's-foot jelly.

To become jelly; to come to the state or consistency of jelly.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

aspic jam gelatin marmalade jello jellify medusa harden IUD putty pud set gallows agar goo
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Antonyms

bow-wow run artificial insemination assisted reproductive technology hard work embryo transfer
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Hypernyms

goody substance preserve treat conserve delicacy

Hyponyms

aspic petroleum jelly petrolatum grape jelly mineral jelly gelatin dessert

Phrases with the word

Jelly Beans jelly of Wharton jelly-like blood jelly white jelly mushroom legs like jelly

Derivatives

jellies jellied Jellying

Examples

jellify a liquid Source: Internet

A German study found beeswax to be superior to similar barrier creams (usually mineral oil-based creams such as petroleum jelly ), when used according to its protocol. Source: Internet

After finding the egg, the sperm penetrates the jelly coat through a process called sperm activation. Source: Internet

And snacks and desserts are still on the menu - she makes "peanut butter and jelly" smoothies, using peanut butter, frozen strawberries, protein powder, oats, and oat milk, while Lesser Evil Paleo Puffs have become her Cheeto-alternative. Source: Internet

Bee bread is eaten by nurse bees (younger workers) who then produce the protein-rich royal jelly needed by the queen and developing larvae in their hypopharyngeal glands. Source: Internet

A scandal monger is a two-legged animal with a cork-screw soul, a water-sogged brain and a combination backbone made of jelly and glue. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

jellop jelloped jellopped jelly baby jelly bean Jelly Beans