jel ‧ ly /ˈdʒeli/ BrE AmE noun ( plural jellies )
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: gelee , from geler 'to freeze' , from Latin gelare ]
1 . [uncountable and countable] British English a soft sweet food made from fruit juice and ↑ gelatin SYN Jell-O American English :
raspberry jelly
2 . [uncountable and countable] a thick sweet substance made from boiled fruit and sugar with no pieces of fruit in it, eaten especially on bread ⇨ jam :
a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
damson jelly
3 . [uncountable] especially British English a soft solid substance made from meat juices and ↑ gelatin
4 . [uncountable] a substance that is solid but very soft, and moves easily when you touch it:
frogs’ eggs floating in a protective jelly
5 . feel like/turn to jelly if your legs or knees feel like jelly, they start to shake because you are frightened or nervous
6 . jellies [plural] British English informal drugs that make you feel relaxed and sleepy, which some people use illegally
7 . jellies [plural] shoes made of clear coloured plastic