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jute Definition

jute (jo̵̅o̅t)

noun

  1. a strong, glossy fiber used for making burlap, sacks, mats, rope, etc.
  2. either of two S Asian plants (Corchorus capsularis and C. olitorius) of the linden family, which yield this fiber

Etymology: Hindi jhuto < Sans jūta, matted hair, jata, braid of hair, fibrous roots

Jute Definition

Jute (jo̵̅o̅t)

noun

a member of an ancient Germanic people that lived in Jutland: Jutes invaded SE England in the 5th cent. , settling in what became Kent

Etymology: < ME Jutes, pl. < ML Jutae or OE Iotas < ON Iōtar

Jute Related Forms
Jut′·ish adjective
jute Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • weave: The secondary backing on all Anchor Carpets is natural woven jute.
  • have: Luxuriously dense and with sculpted accents, it has stable jute back.

Adjective modifier

  • natural: A luxurious blend of soft wool and strong natural jute, the 7cm deep rugs are backed in stable pure cotton.
  • strong: A luxurious blend of soft wool and strong natural jute, the 7cm deep rugs are backed in stable pure cotton.
  • raw: Jutexpo uses Jute a natural bast fiber which prevents soil erosion and nurtures new vegetation, raw jute is available in inexhaustible quantities.
  • stable: Luxuriously dense and with sculpted accents, it has stable jute back.
  • organic: The stand comes complete with a large ball of green organic jute.

Modifies a noun

  • mill: My father was a worker in a jute mill at Dhaka.
  • fiber: The oil was used to soften the rough jute fibers.
  • bag: A piece of jute bag was then placed on the sand to prevent the eggs coming into direct contact with water.
  • factory: At this time there was one jute factory owned by São Paulo company.
  • industry: Dundee soon became the center of the world's jute industry.
  • trade: The Dundee jute trade was at its peak around the time of the American Civil War of 1861-5.