JET


Meaning of JET in English

n. 1 a a hard black variety of lignite capable of being carved and highly polished. b (attrib.) made of this. 2 (in full jet-black) a deep glossy black colour.

[ ME f. AF geet, OF jaiet f. L gagates f. Gk gagates f. Gagai in Asia Minor ]

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