English Explanatory Dictionary

jell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of jelly or gel.
verb
  1. Synonym of gel.

Pronunciation

jĕl /d͡ʒɛl/ En-us-gel.ogg LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jell.wav

Word forms

jell jells jelling jelled

Etymology

The verb is a back-formation from jelly. The later noun is from the verb. Reinforced by gel. Compare obsolete geal.

Synonyms

jelly or gel gel

Related words

Jell-O

Derived words

jell out
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