jute

/dʤu:t/

Thân thiện

The farmer uses jute to tie bundles of harvested wheat.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A plant fiber: A long, soft, shiny natural fiber obtained from plants of the genus Corchorus, primarily used for making rope, twine, and coarse fabrics like burlap and hessian.
   • A member of a Germanic people: A member of a Germanic tribe that, along with the Angles and Saxons, invaded and settled in Britain in the 5th and 6th centuries, contributing to the formation of the Anglo-Saxons.

Usage and Examples

• Noun (Plant Fiber):
  • The sacks were made from strong jute.
  • Jute is a biodegradable and eco-friendly material.
• Noun (Historical People):
  • The Jutes settled primarily in Kent and the Isle of Wight.
  • Historians study the migration patterns of the Jutes.

Advanced Usage

• "Jute cultivation": The process of growing jute plants.
  • Jute cultivation is important for the economy of Bangladesh.
• "Jute rug": A type of floor covering made from jute fiber.
  • The natural color of the jute rug complements the room's decor.

Variants and Related Words

• Jutish (adjective): Pertaining to the Jutes or their culture.
  • The jutish influence can be seen in some early place names.

Synonyms

• For the fiber: Burlap fiber, hessian fiber (though these refer more specifically to the woven fabric).
• For the people: Germanic invader, settler (in the specific historical context).

Related Phrases and Compounds

• Jute bag: A bag made from jute fabric.
  • She carried her groceries in a reusable jute bag.
• Jute mill: A factory where jute fiber is processed.
  • The old jute mill has been converted into apartments.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Saxons to become Anglo-Saxons
2. a plant fiber used in making rope or sacks

Từ đồng nghĩa

• jute