jaspery

[ jas-puh-ree ]
/ ˈdʒæs pə ri /

adjective

containing or composed of jasper.
resembling jasper.

Origin of jaspery

First recorded in 1825–35; jasper1 + -y1

Words nearby jaspery

jasmine tea, jason, jasper, jasper national park, jaspers, jaspery, jaspé, jass, jassid, jassy, jat

Example sentences from the Web for jaspery

  • Some of the compact limestone in the bed of the creek exhibited a striped and jaspery texture.

    The American Indians |Henry R. Schoolcraft

  • Some of the compact lime stone in the bed of the creek exhibited a striped and jaspery texture.

    The Indian in his Wigwam |Henry R. Schoolcraft