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I think it's a play on the word "jell", which (as a verb) can mean "to become clear, substantial, or definite; crystallize"[0].

[0]: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/jell



In fact, the example at that link is even more telling: "The plan began to jell once we all met to discuss it."




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