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Meaning of "jasper" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD JASPER

From Old French jaspe, from Latin jaspis, from Greek iaspis, of Semitic origin; related to Assyrian ashpū, Arabic yashb, Hebrew yāshpheh.
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PRONUNCIATION OF JASPER

jasper  [ˈdʒæspə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JASPER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Jasper is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES JASPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

jasper

Jasper

Jasper, a form of chalcedony, is an opaque, impure variety of silica, usually red, yellow, brown or green in color; and rarely blue. The common red color is due to iron inclusions in what is basically a chert. The mineral breaks with a smooth surface, and is used for ornamentation or as a gemstone. It can be highly polished and is used for vases, seals, and snuff boxes. The specific gravity of jasper is typically 2.5 to 2.9. Along with Heliotrope, jasper is one of the traditional birthstones for March. Jaspilite is a banded iron formation rock that often has distinctive bands of jasper.

Definition of jasper in the English dictionary

The definition of jasper in the dictionary is an opaque impure microcrystalline form of quartz, red, yellow, brown, or dark green in colour, used as a gemstone and for ornamental decoration. Other definition of jasper is Also called: jasper ware. a dense hard stoneware, invented in 1775 by Wedgwood, capable of being stained throughout its substance with metallic oxides and used as background for applied classical decoration.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH JASPER


asper
ˈæspə
Caspar
ˈkæspə
chutzpah
ˈxʊtspə
clasper
ˈklɑːspə
crisper
ˈkrɪspə
Gaspar
ˈɡæspə
gasper
ˈɡɑːspə
grasper
ˈɡrɑːspə
hutzpah
ˈxʊtspə
lisper
ˈlɪspə
prosper
ˈprɒspə
rasper
ˈrɑːspə
ROSPA
ˈrɒspə
vespa
ˈvɛspə
vesper
ˈvɛspə
whisper
ˈwɪspə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JASPER

jarvie
Jas.
jasey
jasmine
jasmine tea
Jason
jaspe
Jaspe National Park
Jasper National Park
jasper ware
jasperize
jasperous
Jaspers
jaspery
jaspidean
jaspideous
jaspilite
jassid
Jassy
jasy

WORDS THAT END LIKE JASPER

cooper
copper
developer
Egyptian jasper
good and proper
Harper
hyper
newspaper
paper
pepper
per
proper
skyscraper
sniper
spiritus asper
stage whisper
super
the grim reaper
upper
wallpaper

Synonyms and antonyms of jasper in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «jasper» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JASPER

Find out the translation of jasper to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of jasper from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «jasper» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

碧玉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

jaspe
570 millions of speakers

English

jasper
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जैस्पर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يشب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

яшма
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

jasper
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জ্যাসপার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

jaspe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jasper
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Jaspis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

碧玉
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

재스퍼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jasper
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ngọc thạch anh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜாஸ்பர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Jasper
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

jasper
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diaspro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jaspis
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

яшма
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

jasp
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ίασπη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Jasper
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jaspis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

jaspis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of jasper

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JASPER»

The term «jasper» is very widely used and occupies the 14.484 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JASPER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «jasper» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «jasper» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about jasper

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JASPER»

Discover the use of jasper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to jasper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Jasper Jones
In the simmering summer where everything changes, Charlie learns why the truth of things is so hard to know, and even harder to hold in his heart. From the Hardcover edition.
Craig Silvey, 2011
2
Jasper
" Is there any limit to what they can do? In this heartwarming tale of friendship, "Jasper" shows us that anything can be achieved when we put our minds to it.
Brian K. Dimaggio, 2009
3
Figuring Jasper Johns
Yet, Figuring Jasper Johns is not an essay that presumes to offer an instant interpretation.
Fred Orton, 1994
4
Hungry Ghosts: Mao's Secret Famine
Exposes the horrible result of Mao's attempted utopian engineering in China between 1958 and 1962, uncovering a bloody trail of terror, cannibalism, torture, and murder
Jasper Becker, 1998
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Jasper: The Drummin' Boy
All Jasper's problems seem to stem from his strong desire to be a famous drummer like his grandfather and his mother's equally strong determination to make him a concert pianist.
Margaret Taylor Burroughs, 1947
6
Beginning Reflective Practice
Introduces the concept of reflective practice and explains its purpose to the healthcare student and professional.Demonstrates the skills necessary for effective practice.Explores the benefits of successful reflection in relation to pre ...
Melanie Jasper, 2003
7
Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper and Glacier National Parks
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await ...
Lonely Planet, Oliver Berry, Brendan Sainsbury, 2013
8
50 Chowders
Offers recipes for a variety of chowders, including New England clam, Manhattan red, corn, and Nantucket Veal chowders.
Jasper White, 2000
9
Heaven's Gift: Conversations Beyond the Veil
A true and amazing account of the afterlife as told by a young man to his father through the good offices of a world class clairvoyant.
Jasper Swain, 1997
10
Homer: The Odyssey
This handy guide will introduce students to a text that has been fundamental to literature for nearly 3000 years.
Jasper Griffin, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JASPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term jasper is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jasper Park rain helps in battle to control Excelsior wildfire … - CBC
Eighty ground firefighters, a high-volume sprinkler system and six helicopters continue to battle the Excelsior wildfire in Jasper National Park. «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
2
Ajax seem resigned to losing Jasper Cillessen to Manchester United …
Ajax manager Frank de Boer seems resigned to losing goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, who is the bookies' favourite to replace David de Gea if he ... «SkySports, Jul 15»
3
City of Jasper takes ownership of dogs after seizure - 12 News
JASPER -. The City of Jasper took ownership of 18 service dogs and puppies seized last week from a kennel in Jasper. Roann Pearson, one of ... «12NewsNow.Com, Jul 15»
4
Manchester United plot £22m Pedro deal as Chelsea face …
United's planned replacement for De Gea is understood to be Ajax and Holland keeper Jasper Cillessen, whom United boss Louis van Gaal ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Golf: Pinson's John Michael O'Toole wins Jasper tourney; Mortimer …
JASPER — There was only one question heading into the final round of the Travis Hudson/Bernard Weinstein Invitational at Musgrove Country ... «North Jefferson News, Jul 15»
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2 Back River Bridges in use | Jasper County Sun Times
The new Back River Bridge is largely finished. The last work to be done is to complete the roadway that approaches the bridge. Demolition of ... «Jasper County Sun Times, Jul 15»
7
Suspect in murder of ex-congressional intern laughs in court - NY …
Jasper Spires, 18, laughed and constantly interrupted the judge during a hearing related to an incident that took place two days before the ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
8
'Hot Shot' basketball contest at VU's Jasper Campus
Vincennes University's Jasper Campus will host the 14th annual "Coca Cola Hot Shot Basketball Shooting Contest" on Friday, July 31 as part of ... «Evansville Courier & Press, Jul 15»
9
Beaufort and Jasper counties upgraded to incipient drought status …
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) said Beaufort and Jasper counties have been upgraded to incipient drought (first stage of ... «Jasper County Sun Times, Jul 15»
10
'Willy from Chile' makes big swing to Jasper - Dubois County Herald
Willy Giesler of Jasper fired a shot during a tournament last September in Santo Domingo, Chile. Giesler, who was born in Indiana, lived in ... «The Herald, Jul 15»

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