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jaspé

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Veined or clouded like imitation jasper.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Streaked; variegated.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A shaded, plainweave type of cloth, embroidered or similarly printed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • Jaspé is mainly used for curtains and bedspreads.

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History

Etymology

From French jaspé, past participle of jasper (“to colour motley, so as to imitate jasper”), from jaspe (“jasper”), from Latin iaspis, from Ancient Greek ἴασπις (íaspis).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: gejasperd — veined or clouded like imitation jasper
  • French: jaspé — veined or clouded like imitation jasper
  • Spanish: jaspeado — veined or clouded like imitation jasper