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jasper definition

jas·per (jas′pər)

noun

  1. a type of chert quartz that is usually reddish due to the presence of hematite
  2. Bible a precious stone, probably an opaque green quartz
  3. a kind of porcelain developed by Wedgwood, having a dull surface in green, blue, etc., with raised designs, usually in white

Etymology: ME jaspre < MFr < L iaspis < Gr, a green precious stone, prob. akin to Heb yāšpeh

Jasper definition

Jas·per (jas′pər)

noun

a masculine name: equiv. Fr. Gaspard, Ger. Kasper, Sp. Gaspar

Etymology: OFr Jaspar < ?

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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