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Definition of jelly noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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jelly

noun
jelly pronunciation English ˈdʒeli jelly pronunciation American ˈdʒeli
plural jellies
 
1 [uncountable, countable] (British English) (North American English jello, Jell-O™ [uncountable]) a cold sweet transparent food made from gelatin, sugar and fruit juice, that shakes when it is movedjelly and ice creama raspberry jelly2 [uncountable] a substance like jelly made from gelatin and meat juices, served around meat, fish, etc.
Synonym
aspic
chicken in jelly
3 [uncountable, countable] a type of jam that does not contain any pieces of fruitblackcurrant jelly compare jam4 [uncountable] any thick sticky substance, especially a type of cream used on the skin see also petroleum jelly, royal jelly5 (also jelly shoe) [countable] a light plastic shoe designed for wearing on the beach and in the sea
Idioms

be/feel like jelly

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turn to jelly

(of legs or knees) to feel weak because you are nervous