jasper
noun · verb
Simple meaning
An opaque form of quartz.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdʒæspɚ
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Definition
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noun
An opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
An opaque, impure variety of quartz, of red, yellow, and other dull colors, breaking conchoidally with a smooth surface.
A number of townships in the United States, listed under Jasper Township.
A number of places in the United States
Ellipsis of Jasper National Park: a national park in Alberta, Canada.
A place in Canada
verb
transitive
To decorate with, or as if with, jasper.
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