jeel
/ʒiːl/ or /dʒiːl/Definitions
1. noun
A jeel is an old English measure of capacity, equivalent to about 1/2 peck, used primarily for dry goods.
“The merchant used a jeel to measure out the flour for the recipe.”
2. noun
In some African cultures, a jeel is a type of drum or musical instrument.
“The traditional jeel player added a lively beat to the ceremony.”