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noun
1.
a strong, coarse fiber used for making burlap, gunny, cordage, etc., obtained from two East Indian plants, Corchorus capsularis and C. olitorius, of the linden family.
2.
either of these plants.
3.
any plant of the same genus.
Origin:
1740–50; < Bengali jhuṭo
1740–50; < Bengali jhuṭo
Related forms
jute·like, adjective
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Jute
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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jute (dʒuːt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | either of two Old World tropical yellow-flowered herbaceous plants, Corchorus capsularis or C. olitorius, cultivated for their strong fibre: family Tiliaceae |
| 2. | this fibre, used in making sacks, rope, etc |
| [C18: from Bengali jhuto, from Sanskrit jūta braid of hair, matted hair] | |
| Jute (dʒuːt) | |
| —n | |
| a member of one of various Germanic tribes, some of whom invaded England in the 6th century | |
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Word Origin & History
jute
plant fiber, 1746, from Bengali jhuto, from Skt. juta-s "twisted hair," related to jata "braid of hair," of unknown origin, probably from a non-I.E. language.
Jute
O.E. Eotas, one of the ancient Gmc. inhabitants of Jutland in Denmark; traditionally, during the 5c. invasion of England, they were said to have settled in Kent and Hampshire. The name is related to O.N. Iotar.
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