jesse

/ˈdʒɛsi/
noun
  1. A representation of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, often shown as a tree (the Tree of Jesse) with Jesse of Bethlehem at the root.
    • The church's carved screen showed a Jesse with prophets and kings.
    • The stained glass window depicted a beautiful Jesse tree.
    • The medieval manuscript included an illuminated Jesse.
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