jello

[ jel-oh ]

/ ˈdʒɛl oʊ /

noun

a gelatin dessert.

Nearby words

jellaba, jellicoe, jellied, jellies, jellify, jello, jelly, jelly baby, jelly bag, jelly bean, jelly coat

Origin of jello

genericized spelling of trademarked Jell-O

Definition for jello (2 of 2)

Jell-O

[ jel-oh ]

/ ˈdʒɛl oʊ /

Trademark.

a brand of dessert made from a mixture of gelatin, sugar, and fruit flavoring, dissolved in hot water and chilled until firm.

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Examples from the Web for jello

Benjamin Sarlin talks to punk rock legend Jello Biafra, who hounded him the first time.
Jerry Brown's Worst Enemy|Benjamin Sarlin|March 2, 2010|DAILY BEAST
She was holding a plate of jello in one hand and a bottle of beer in the other and was shouting in outraged dignity.
"And That's How It Was, Officer"|Ralph Sholto
Add the grated yellow rind of two oranges to the Jello; add the sugar and the water, boiling.
Ice Creams, Water Ices, Frozen Puddings Together with Refreshments for all Social Affairs|Mrs. S. T. Rorer
Most of our meals consisted of boiled ham, Pancakes and jello.
The Biography of a Rabbit|Roy Benson

The tables were trimmed with flowers and frilled paper and there were cakes and Jello.
Across the Fruited Plain|Florence Crannell Means
Any kind of raw vegetable, or chopped fruit can be put in a suitable flavor of Jello.
Friendship Club Cook Book|The Friendship Club of Madison WI

British Dictionary definitions for jello

Jell-o

/ (ˈdʒɛləʊ) /

noun

trademark (in US and Canada) jelly

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jello

noun

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Nearby words

Origin of jello

Definition for jello (2 of 2)

Jell-O

Trademark.

Examples from the Web for jello

British Dictionary definitions for jello

Jell-o

noun