JASPE

Etymology

Noun

jaspe (countable and uncountable, plural jaspes)

(textiles) cotton or rayon cloth with shaded effect

Anagrams

• japes

Source: Wiktionary


Ja`spé", a. [F., p.p. of jasper to mottle. See Jasper.] (Ceramics)

Definition: Having the surface decorated with cloudings and streaks, somewhat as if imitating jasper.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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