jelly mould

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noun

a mould made of glass, copper, etc, used to make a jelly in a decorative shape

NZ a member of any of three orders (Auriculariales, Tremellales, and Dacrymycetales) of basidiomycetous fungi that grow on trees and have a jelly-like consistency when wet. They include the conspicuous yellow brain fungus (Tremella mesenterica), the black witch's butter (Exidia plana), and the pinky-red jew's-ear (Auricularia auricula-judae)Also called (in certain other countries): jelly fungus

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Words nearby jelly mould

jellybean, jelly coat, jelly doughnut, jellyfish, jelly fungus, jelly mould, jelly roll, jelutong, jemadar, Jemappes, jembe

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How to use jelly mould in a sentence

Roll the pork over the stuffing, like a jelly roll, until the seam is facing down and the fat back is on top.
Make Carla Hall’s Roasted Pork Loin With Cranberries|Carla Hall|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The second upped the ante, taking aim at “cray,” “jelly,” “literally,” “teehee,” and “totes.”
Feminist, Bae, Turnt: Time’s ‘Worst Words’ List Is Sexist and Racist|Samantha Allen|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On it are balanced a plate of eggs and toast, an open quart jar of grape jelly, and a beer mug full to the brim with orange juice.
The Ridiculousness of Father's Day|P. J. O’Rourke|June 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Prince William was hailed as a mould-breaker for marrying a commoner—Kate Middleton—a woman with no noble blood.
Meet the New Queen of Spain - 41-Year Old Divorcee And Commoner Letizia Ortiz|Tom Sykes|June 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Puddings were treats for birthdays and special occasions: chocolate cake, or jelly and ice-cream.
If You're Fat You've Only Got Yourself to Blame|Emma Woolf|April 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course, considerations of weight have to be taken into account, but the more mould round the roots the better.
How to Know the Ferns|S. Leonard Bastin
Where the dampness is excessive the fronds take on an unhealthy appearance, and mould may appear.
How to Know the Ferns|S. Leonard Bastin
These figures drop into that mould and henceforth are remembered without difficulty.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
When the machinery had been stopped, it was found that Mr. Jones's arms and legs were macerated to a jelly.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
Oh that their ranks could be kept filled and that a mould so unique was being used to its fullest in forming new regulars.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton