jello

[ jel-oh ]

/ ˈdʒɛl oʊ /

noun

a gelatin dessert.

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Origin of jello

genericized spelling of trademarked Jell-O

Words nearby jello

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

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.

Example sentences 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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