| 单词 | jasper |
| 释义 | jasper jasper1 /jas"peuhr/, n. 1. a compact, opaque, cryptocrystalline variety of quartz, usually colored red: often used in decorative carvings. 2. Also called cameo ware, jasperware. a fine, hard stoneware introduced c1775 by Wedgwood, stained various colors by metallic oxides, with raised designs in white. [1300-50; ME jaspe, jaspre < MF; OF jaspe < L iaspis < Gk iáspis < Sem; cf. Ar yashb] jasper2 /jas"peuhr/, n. Older Slang. a fellow; guy. [1895-1900, Amer.; special use of proper name Jasper] |
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