jute
jute
Definition
jute (jo̵̅o̅t)
noun
- a strong, glossy fiber used for making burlap, sacks, mats, rope, etc.
- 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
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.
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