Definition: The English translation of "ajonjoli" in the King James Version (KJV) is "jolly". This term comes from Old French and translates to "happy, joyful." In this sense, "jolly" refers to a person or thing being happy, jovial, or content with themselves. It can be used as an adjective describing a particular situation or mood, like the joy in someone's face after celebrating with friends. The word has roots in Old French, which was influenced by Latin and Greek words, and it is one of several loanwords from Spanish. The meaning of "ajonjoli" dates back to at least the 14th century, when it was used as a general term to describe something that made people smile or laugh. In the Bible, this word occurs in Isaiah 9:20-23 where King Josiah's wife Zizania says she is "joyful, jovial" when her husband Solomon gives her a silver platter and she eats it all. In the passage of Jeremiah 8:17, Josiah's wife asks for a drink from a jug full of water because he has just made her feel so happy. In these contexts, "jolly" is used to describe someone who is cheerful or content with themselves, perhaps in response to something good that happened to them.

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