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jute

noun (1)
\ ˈjüt How to pronounce jute (audio) \

Definition of jute

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: the glossy fiber of either of two Asian plants (Corchorus olitorius and C. capsularis) of the linden family used chiefly for sacking, burlap, and twine also : a plant producing jute

Jute

noun (2)
\ ˈjüt How to pronounce Jute (audio) \

Definition of Jute (Entry 2 of 2)

: a member of a Germanic people invading England from the Continent and settling in Kent in the fifth century

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Other Words from jute

Noun (2)

Jutish \ ˈjü-​tish How to pronounce Jutish (audio) \ adjective

Examples of jute in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The Ghanaian artist covered the entire structure in weathered jute sacks, a crude but durable material evocative of the global flow of both goods and people, which has for so long shaped this cosmopolitan city. — Max Maeckler, Vogue, "The Most Mesmerizing Design Moments of Salone del Mobile," 18 Apr. 2019 The cash crops included cotton, jute, indigo, sugar, tea and coffee. — Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, "‘Unruly Waters’ and ‘Ganges’ Review: In India, Water Is Politics," 4 Jan. 2019

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First Known Use of jute

Noun (1)

1746, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for jute

Noun (1)

Bengali jhuá¹­o

Noun (2)

Middle English, from Medieval Latin Jutae Jutes, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English Eotenas Jutes

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jute

noun

English Language Learners Definition of jute

: a natural fiber that is used for making rope and cloth

jute

noun
\ ˈjüt How to pronounce jute (audio) \

Kids Definition of jute

: a strong glossy fiber from a tropical plant used chiefly for making sacks and twine

jute

noun
\ ˈjüt How to pronounce jute (audio) \

Medical Definition of jute

: the glossy fiber of either of two Asian plants (Corchorus olitorius and C. capsularis) of the linden family (Tiliaceae) formerly used in absorbent dressings

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