Definition of: jelly

(jel′ē) noun plural ·lies
1. Any semisolid gelatinous substance that will quiver when shaken, but will not flow, as fruit juice boiled with sugar or meat juice boiled down.
2. Any food preparation having the consistency of jelly.
3. A gelatin filter placed in front of electric lamps to change their color values; used with motion–picture cameras.
—v.t. & v.i. ·lied, ·ly·ing To bring or turn to jelly. [<OF gelee <L gelata, orig. pp. fem. of gelare freeze]