jalee

[jah-lee]

noun

1. (in Indian architecture) decorated and pierced slabs of marble used as a screen.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jalee¹

First recorded in 1895–1900, jalee is from the Hindi word jālī network

Example Sentences

You can imagine a kid in elementary school named “Jalee,” or, for a retro feel, “Vensie.”

From Scientific American

“The life issue is really a top priority for many of these people,” said Jalee Arnone, the S.B.A.

From New York Times

“The life issue is really a top priority for many of these people,” said Jalee Arnone, the SBA List field director in Texas’ 24th Congressional District, where anti-abortion groups are supporting Beth Van Duyne, a Republican, and abortion-rights groups are supporting Candace Valenzuela, a Democrat.

From Seattle Times

Prosecutors say Hughley used a jail guard, Jalee Caprice Fuller, and others outside the jail to run the scheme.

From Washington Times

A former jail guard, 30-year-old Jalee Caprice Fuller, of Independence, and two other people are awaiting sentencing in the scheme.

From Seattle Times