First Known Use: 14th century
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jasper
noun jas·per \ˈjas-pər\
Definition of JASPER
1
: an opaque cryptocrystalline quartz of any of several colors; especially : green chalcedony
2
: colored stoneware with raised white decoration
3
: a blackish green
— jas·pery \-pə-rē\ adjective
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Origin of JASPER
Middle English jaspre, from Anglo-French jaspre, jaspe, from Latin jaspis, from Greek iaspis, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew yāshĕpheh jasper
JASPER Defined for Kids
jasper
noun jas·per \ˈjas-pər\
Definition of JASPER for Kids
: an opaque usually red, green, brown, or yellow stone used for making decorative objects
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