jell
[jel]
verb (used without object)
to congeal; become jellylike in consistency.
to become clear, substantial, or definite; crystallize: The plan began to jell once we all met to discuss it.
verb (used with object)
to cause to jell.
Origin of jell
First recorded in 1820–30; back formation from jelly
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Related Words for jell
materialize, crystallize, stiffen, thicken, set, finalize, form, condense, freeze, harden, jelly, congeal, solidify, clot, cohere, stick, gelatinize, jellify, gelExamples from the Web for jell
Historical Examples of jell
But Gwenny never had any cookies as good as those, and the jell is so pretty!
The Girl Scouts at HomeKatherine Keene Galt
There was a jar of jelly on the table all sealed up, and she said, "Won't you have some of the jell?"
Mitch MillerEdgar Lee Masters
She came back again and said, "Won't you have some of the jell, Mr. Armstrong?"
Mitch MillerEdgar Lee Masters
Why, there isn't an inch of me that hasn't been cut over or smashed into a jell.
Suburban SketchesWilliam Dean Howells
Cook slowly until juice will "jell" when tried on a cold plate.
Better Meals for Less MoneyMary Green
jell
gel
verb jells, jelling, jelled, gels, gelling or gelled
noun
Word Origin for jell
C19: back formation from jelly 1
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