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Jellied: meaning, definitions and examples

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jellied

 

[ ˈdʒɛl.id ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food texture

Jellied refers to a texture that is gelatinous, typically resulting from the cooking of food in a way that creates a thick, jelly-like consistency. It is commonly associated with certain types of preserves, desserts, or meats prepared with gelatin. In culinary terms, jellied items are often attractive because of their glossy appearance and can be both savory and sweet. The term can also describe dishes served cold, where the jellification process provides a unique mouthfeel.

Synonyms

gelatinous, gelled, thickened

Examples of usage

  • Jellied cranberry sauce is a holiday favorite.
  • They served jellied meat as an appetizer.
  • The dessert was a jellied fruit salad.
  • He topped his dish with a jellied glaze.

Translations

Translations of the word "jellied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gelatinoso

🇮🇳 जेलीदार

🇩🇪 geleeartig

🇮🇩 dijeli

🇺🇦 желатиновий

🇵🇱 galaretowaty

🇯🇵 ゼリー状の

🇫🇷 gélatineux

🇪🇸 gelatinoso

🇹🇷 jelatinli

🇰🇷 젤리 같은

🇸🇦 هلامي

🇨🇿 želatinový

🇸🇰 želatínový

🇨🇳 明胶的

🇸🇮 želatinast

🇮🇸 gelatínus

🇰🇿 желатинді

🇬🇪 ჯელატინის

🇦🇿 jelatinli

🇲🇽 gelatinoso

Etymology

The word 'jellied' derives from the Old French word 'gelee,' which means 'to freeze or gel.' This term is used in English since the 14th century to refer to a congealed or gelled substance. By the mid-19th century, it began to be commonly used in culinary contexts to describe foods that have been prepared with gelatin or other gelling agents. The process of jellification has been utilized in various cultures to preserve food and enhance flavors, evolving over the years in both techniques and popular dishes. Today, jellied products are found worldwide and are an essential part of many culinary traditions, especially in desserts and cold dishes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,186, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.