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Meaning of jelick | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/ˈdʒɛlɪk/

Definitions

The bodice of women or vest of men worn in the Ottoman Empire.

Equivalents

Ελληνικά γελέκο γιλέκο

Türkçe yelek

Examples

“She wore two jelicks—one was of pale yellow; / Of azure, pink, and white was her chemise— / 'Neath which her breast heaved like a little billow [...].”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Jelinek jelis jeliya jell Jell-O Jell-O shot