01 n. Anything brought to a gelatinous condition; a viscous, translucent substance in a condition between liquid and solid; a stiffened solution …
pl.
Jellies ((#))
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1.
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.
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2.
The juice of fruits or meats boiled with sugar to an elastic consistence; as, currant jelly; calf's-foot jelly.
Phrases & compounds
Jelly bag —
a bag through which the material for jelly is strained.
Jelly mold —
a mold for forming jelly in ornamental shapes.
Jelly plant —
Australian name of an edible seaweed (Eucheuma speciosum), from which an excellent jelly is made.
Jelly powder —
an explosive, composed of nitroglycerin and collodion cotton; -- so called from its resemblance to calf's-foot jelly.