English Words Starting With J

• jalalabad

  nounC2
  /ˌdʒælələˈbæd/A proper noun, specifically the name of a city found in Afghanistan and other locations in South and Central Asia.
• jalandhar

  nounR3 (Very Low Frequency - Proper Noun in Specific Contexts)
  /ˈdʒʌlənˌdɑː/A proper noun referring to a major city in the Indian state of Punjab.
• jalap

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˈdʒæləp/A purgative drug derived from the tuberous root of certain Mexican plants.
• jalapa

  nounVery Low
  /həˈlɑːpə/A purgative drug obtained from the tuberous roots of certain plants of the morning glory family.
• jalapeno

  nounMedium
  /ˌhæl.əˈpeɪ.njəʊ/A medium-sized, moderately hot chili pepper, originally from Mexico, typically harvested while still green and used in cooking.
• jalapin

  nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
  /ˈdʒæləpɪn/A toxic glycoside resin obtained from the jalap plant, used historically as a purgative.
• jalebi

  nounLow (specialized culinary/cultural term)
  /dʒəˈleɪbi/A South Asian sweet dessert made by deep-frying a wheat flour batter into a spiral or pretzel shape, then soaking it in sugar syrup.
• jalee

  nounExtremely Rare / Not Found
  This term is not a standard English word and lacks a defined core meaning in contemporary dictionaries.
• jalfrezi

  nounLow
  /dʒælˈfreɪzi/A spicy curry dish of Indian origin, typically made with meat, fish, or vegetables stir-fried in oil with onions, green chillies, and a blend of spices.
• jalisco

  nounLow
  /həˈlɪskəʊ/A state in western Mexico, on the Pacific coast.
• jalopy

  nounC1
  /dʒəˈlɒp.i/An old, dilapidated, and unreliable car.
• jalor

  nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete / Proper Noun
  /dʒəˈlɔː/The word 'jalor' is not a standard English word found in contemporary lexicons. It appears to be a proper noun (e.g., a place name in India) or a very rare, archaic/obsolete term of uncertain meaning.
• jalouse

  verbExtremely Rare
  /dʒəˈlaʊz/To be jealous of; to suspect.
• jalousie

  nounC2
  ˈʒæl.ə.ziA blind or shutter made of adjustable horizontal slats.
• jam

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveHigh
  /dʒæm/A thick, sweet spread made from cooked fruit and sugar.
• jam nut

  nounLow (Technical)
  /ˈdʒæm ˌnʌt/A thin, supplementary nut screwed down tightly against a primary nut to prevent it from loosening.
• jam session

  nounC1
  /ˈdʒæm ˌseʃ.ən/an informal gathering of musicians who play improvised, unrehearsed music together.
• jam-pack

  verb-transitiveC1
  /ˌdʒæm ˈpækt/ (for 'jam-packed')To pack or fill something very tightly and completely, leaving no empty space.
• jam-up

  nounLow
  /ˈdʒæm ʌp/A complete obstruction or blockage, whether physical or situational.
• jamaat

  nounLow
  /dʒəˈmɑːt/A gathering, assembly, or congregation, particularly a body of people united by religious or ideological affiliation, often in Muslim contexts.

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