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jet2

Pronunciation: /dʒɛt/

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Definition of jet

noun

[mass noun]
  • a hard black semi-precious variety of lignite, capable of being carved and highly polished: [as modifier]:jet beads
  • (also jet black) a glossy black colour: [as modifier]:her jet-black hair

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French jaiet, from Latin Gagates, from Greek gagatēs 'from Gagai', a town in Asia Minor

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Definition of jet in the US English dictionary