jute

¹

[ joot ]

noun

1. a strong, coarse fiber used for making burlap, gunny, cordage, etc., obtained from two East Indian plants, Corchorus capsularis and C. olitorius, of the linden family.
2. either of these plants.
3. any plant of the same genus.

Jute

²

[ joot ]

noun

1. a member of a continental Germanic tribe, probably from Jutland, that invaded Britain in the 5th century a.d. and settled in Kent.

jute

¹

/ dʒuːt /

noun

1. either of two Old World tropical yellow-flowered herbaceous plants, Corchorus capsularis or C. olitorius, cultivated for their strong fibre: family Tiliaceae
2. this fibre, used in making sacks, rope, etc

Jute

²

/ dʒuːt /

noun

1. a member of one of various Germanic tribes, some of whom invaded England in the 6th century ad , settling in Kent

Other Words From

• jutelike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of jute¹

First recorded in 1740–50, jute is from the Bengali word jhuṭo

Word History and Origins

Origin of jute¹

C18: from Bengali jhuto, from Sanskrit jūta braid of hair, matted hair

Example Sentences

To bring her vision to life, Ejikeme has her rugs produced in India and Nepal, where jute is more widely developed into a thriving industry.

From BBC

Thousands in Assam state are dependent on fishing and selling produce like rice, jute and vegetables from their small farms on floating river islands in the Brahmaputra River, known locally as Chars.

From Seattle Times

“Work 73-13” is a large, earthy, monochrome abstraction, its mottled muddy color achieved by pushing brown oil paint through rough jute from behind.

From Los Angeles Times

Introducing woven rattan baskets, textured jute rugs and plush wool throws alongside your wooden furniture adds tactile interest and visual warmth to your space.

From Seattle Times

“Give yourself a hardworking floor, rather than something that’s stylish or pretty. You can always throw a jute rug over it.”

From Seattle Times

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