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jelly

jelly /ˈʤɛli/ noun
plural jellies
jelly
/ˈʤɛli/
noun
plural jellies
Britannica Dictionary definition of JELLY
: a sweet and soft food made by boiling sugar and fruit juice until it is thick
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sometimes used figuratively
[noncount] British : a fruit-flavored dessert made with gelatin
◊ In the U.S., this kind of dessert is known by the trademark Jell-O.
[noncount] old-fashioned : a food made from meat juices and gelatin
: a substance that is soft and thick like jelly
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see also petroleum jelly

— jellylike

/ˈʤɛliˌlaɪk/ adjective