Jesse
Pronunciation : Jes"se
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [LL.Jesse, the father of David, fr. Gr. Yishai.]
Definition : Defn: Any representation or suggestion of the genealogy of Christ, in decorative art; as: (a) A genealogical tree represented in stained glass. (b) A candlestick with many branches, each of which bears the name of some one of the descendants of Jesse; -- called also tree of Jesse. Jesse window (Arch.), a window of which the glazing and tracery represent the tree of Jesse.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913