jaspé
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of jaspé
1850–55; < French: past participle of jasper to mottle, derivative of jaspe jasper 1
Example Sentences
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After Altair Jaspe moved from Venezuela to the Colombian capital, Bogotá, she was taken aback by the way she was addressed when she walked into any shop, cafe or doctor’s office.
From New York Times
“It brought me to the colonial era, automatically,” said Ms. Jaspe, 63, a retired logistics manager, expressing her initial discomfort with the phrase.
From New York Times
Thon’s scouting report: Jaspe, 16, is a 6-foot-1, right-handed pitcher with a repeatable delivery, a quick arm, and a solid 3-pitch mix.
From Seattle Times
Jaspe was charged with possessing a hoax bomb.
From Washington Times
A witness told investigators Jaspe also had a metal box with electrical wires attached to it.
From Washington Times
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