"Jass" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Jass is a rare or obsolete word that was commonly used in the 15th to 17th centuries to refer to a type of playing card, specifically the lowest card of any suit in a deck of cards.
Examples of "jazz"
Jasminoides is a Latin adjective that means "resembling jasmine" or "jasmine-like". It is often used to describe plants or flowers that have a similar fragrance, appearance, or characteristics to jasmine (Jasminum spp.), a genus of flowering plants in the olive family.
Jasper is a noun that refers to a type of opaque, fine-grained gemstone that is often used in jewelry. It is a form of chalcedony, a cryptocrystalline form of silica, and is typically red, yellow, or orange in color. Jasper is often associated with the earthy and natural world, and is said to have healing properties and symbolic meanings, such as protection, grounding, and stability. It is also used in architecture and decoration, often being carved into decorative objects or used as a flooring material.
Jasperated means to talk in a cheerful and silly way, often with a lot of enthusiasm and energy. It can also mean to make silly or foolish sounds or noises, usually in a playful or humorous manner. The word "jasperated" is likely a playful combination of "jasp" (meaning to chat or talk) and "piped" (meaning to make a piping sound), and is often used to describe the way someone talks or reacts in a whimsical or peppy way.
Jaspilite is an iron-rich sedimentary rock that is intermediate to fossiliferous in grade. It is a type of banded iron formation (BIF) that is characterized by alternating layers of iron oxide and silica, and often contains fossilized remains of ancient microorganisms. The name "jaspilite" comes from the Greek words "iaspis" meaning "jasper" and "litos" meaning "rock". It is a relatively uncommon type of iron ore that is found in limited deposits around the world.
Jaspoid refers to a type of mineraloid, which is a natural substance that lacks the crystalline structure of minerals. Jaspoids are often found in metamorphic rocks, such as marble or quartzite, and are typically composed of silicate minerals. They may appear glassy, fibrous, or even rounded in shape, and can have a range of colors depending on their chemical composition. Notable examples of jaspoids include jadeite, hysteric cinophite, and diopside-complex jaspoids.
Jat is a noun. It refers to a member of a caste or ethnic group found in the Indian subcontinent, often associated with agriculture and rural areas.
The word "Jatakas" refers to a series of stories in Buddhist literature that describe the previous lives or incarnations of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. The Jatakas are meant to illustrate the Buddha's gradual development towards enlightenment, and to demonstrate the karmic consequences of his actions in those past lives.
Jaternice is a noun that refers to roasted buckwheat seeds, which are a traditional Czech snack. They are often seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, and are crispy and flavorful.
Jatropha is a type of flowering plant in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae) that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. It is also known as "Physic nut" or "Dragon's blood". The plant is notable for its oil-rich seeds, which are used as a source of biofuel and are also used in traditional medicine.
Jat is a term used to refer to a social group or community in North India, primarily in the states of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. They are known for their nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle, primarily practicing agriculture, animal husbandry, or both. The term "Jat" is often used to identify a person's caste or social status, and it is also used to describe the traditions, customs, and values shared among the members of this community.
Jaunce is an archaic or poetic term that means to hop, jump, or spring about, often in a carefree or playful manner. It can also imply a sense of joyful or energetic movement. The word is often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe children or animals at play.