释义 |
jack-in-the-green \ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun (plural jack-in-the-greens or jacks-in-the-green) Usage: usually capitalized J&G 1. : a man or boy enclosed in a conical framework covered with leaves and boughs to take a prominent part in the May Day games of English chimney sweeps 2. : an English primrose having sepals resembling leaves |