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jasper

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jas​per
noun
jas·​per
ˈja-spər

Definition

  • an opaque cryptocrystalline quartz of any of several colors
    especially green chalcedony
  • colored stoneware with raised white decoration
  • a blackish green
Other Words
  • jas​pery ˈja-spə-rē adjective
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English jaspre, from Anglo-French jaspre, jaspe, from Latin jaspis, from Greek iaspis, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew yāshĕpheh jasper

jas​per
noun
jas·​per
ˈja-spər

Definition

  • an opaque cryptocrystalline quartz of any of several colors
    especially green chalcedony
  • colored stoneware with raised white decoration
  • a blackish green
Other Words
  • jas​pery ˈja-spə-rē adjective
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English jaspre, from Anglo-French jaspre, jaspe, from Latin jaspis, from Greek iaspis, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew yāshĕpheh jasper

jas​per
noun
jas·​per
ˈja-spər

Definition

  • an opaque cryptocrystalline quartz of any of several colors
    especially green chalcedony
  • colored stoneware with raised white decoration
  • a blackish green
Other Words
  • jas​pery ˈja-spə-rē adjective
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English jaspre, from Anglo-French jaspre, jaspe, from Latin jaspis, from Greek iaspis, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew yāshĕpheh jasper