English Words Starting With J
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- j particle/ˈdʒeɪ ˌpɑː.tɪ.kl̩/A hypothetical particle that carries the force of Jack, a fundamental interaction in a theoretical physics framework.nounVery Rare
- j'ouvert/ʒuːˈveɪ/The pre-dawn celebration on the first day of Carnival, particularly in Caribbean cultures like Trinidad and Tobago and other diaspora communities, involving music, dancing, costume (often with mud or paint), and street parties.nounVery Low
- j-bar lift/ˈdʒeɪ bɑː lɪft/A specific type of surface lift for skiers and snowboarders, where a J-shaped bar is placed between the legs to pull the rider uphill.nounRare/Technical
- j-cloth/ˈdʒeɪ ˌklɒθ/A brand name for a type of absorbent, reusable cleaning cloth, often made of a synthetic material.nounC1
- j-pop/ˌdʒeɪ ˈpɒp/A genre of popular music originating in Japan, characterized by a fusion of Japanese and Western pop influences.nounLow frequency, specialist
- j-stroke/ˈdʒeɪ ˌstrəʊk/A specific paddle stroke used in canoeing and kayaking, named for the J-like path the paddle travels in the water.nounVery Low
- j/psi particle/ˌdʒeɪ ˈsaɪ ˌpɑːtɪk(ə)l/A subatomic particle consisting of a charm quark and an anticharm quark, discovered in 1974, which was crucial evidence for the existence of the charm quark.nounC2
- jaap/jɑːp/A cut or gash; to make such a cut, especially a shallow, broad cut in meat or the skin.nounVery low / Obscure
- jab/dʒæb/A quick, sharp blow or poke, especially with something pointed or one's fist.nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
- jabal/dʒəˈbɑːl/A mountain or hill in Arabic-speaking regions.nounVery low
- jabalpur/ˈdʒæbəlˌpʊə/A major city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.nounLow (Proper Noun)
- jabari/dʒəˈbɑː.ri/A given name, primarily of Swahili origin, meaning "fearless" or "brave".nounVery Low
- jabber/ˈdʒæb.ər/To talk rapidly, excitedly, and often unintelligibly.nounverbverb-ambitransitiveC1
- jabberwocky/ˌdʒæbəˈwɒki/Meaningless speech or writing; nonsensical language.adjectivenounC2
- jabir/ˈdʒeɪbə/A direct, forceful action, often a thrust or punch with the hand or a pointed tool.nounC1
- jabir ibn hayyan/ˌdʒæbɪər ɪbən ˈhaɪjən/The Latinized name (Geber) for an influential 8th-century Muslim alchemist, chemist, and philosopher from the Islamic Golden Age, often considered a foundational figure in the history of chemistry.nounLow
- jabiru/ˈdʒæb.ɪ.ruː/A large tropical American stork (Jabiru mycteria) with a massive black bill, a naked black head and neck, and white plumage.nounVery Low
- jaboatao/ˌʒæb.əʊ.əˈtaʊ/A proper noun, primarily referring to a city in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco.nounVery Low (Outside of Brazil/Specific Geographical Contexts)
- jaborandi/ˌʒæbəˈrændi/A tropical American shrub of the genus Pilocarpus.nounRare
- jabot/ˈʒæb.əʊ/A decorative frill or ruffle on the front of a shirt or blouse, typically worn by both men and women in formal or historical dress.nounC2/Rare
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