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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

Български елек
Bosanski jelek јелек
Ελληνικά γελέκο γιλέκο
Hrvatski jelek јелек
Македонски елек
Shqip jelek
Српски jelek јелек
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.
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See also

Jelinek jelis jeliya jell Jell-O Jell-O shot

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