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jasper

jas·per

UK/ˈdʒaspə/ US/ˈd͡ʒæspɚ/ fairly common slang uk us

noun

1.

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

Origin

A name given to one of the Magi in a medieval European cult, from Biblical Hebrew גִּזְבָּר (gizbar), ultimately from Old Median *ganǰabarah; see it for more.

Phrases

  • Jasper County
  • jasper opal
  • Jasper Place
  • Jasper Township
  • jasper ware
  • lavender jasper
  • riband jasper
  • Wee Jasper
  • xyloid jasper

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