word
jasper
JAS-per
ˈdʒæspərListen
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Syllable breakdown
jasper
Dictionary meaning
An opaque variety of chalcedony, typically red, yellow, or brown; used as an ornamental stone and in jewelry since antiquity.
History and origin
Old French 'jaspe', from Latin 'iaspis', from Greek 'iaspis', from Semitic.
Common mispronunciations
JAZ-perJAS-pir
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