English Words Starting With J

• jamaica

  nounB1
  /dʒəˈmeɪkə/An island country in the Caribbean Sea, known for its culture, music, and natural beauty.
• jamaica ginger

  nounVery Low
  /dʒəˌmeɪ.kə ˈdʒɪn.dʒə/A historical term for a highly concentrated alcoholic extract of ginger, originally marketed as a medicinal tonic.
• jamaica pepper

  nounRare
  /dʒəˌmeɪ.kə ˈpep.ər/A type of spice from a berry of a West Indian tree (Pimenta dioica), also called allspice.
• jamaica rum

  nounB2
  /dʒəˌmeɪ.kə ˈrʌm/A type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane byproducts, specifically produced in Jamaica, characterized by a distinct, often pungent and full-bodied flavor profile.
• jamaica shorts

  plural-nounLow-to-Medium
  /dʒəˈmeɪ.kə ʃɔːts/A style of casual shorts for men, typically made of lightweight cotton or linen, characterized by being loose-fitting and ending above the knee.
• jamaican

  adjectivenounB2
  /dʒəˈmeɪkən/Relating to Jamaica, its people, or its culture.
• jamaican ebony

  nounC2
  /dʒəˌmeɪ.kən ˈeb.ə.ni/A tropical hardwood tree (Brya ebenus) native to Jamaica and Cuba, also known as cocuswood or granadilla, valued for its dense, dark heartwood used in fine woodworking and musical instruments.
• jamal

  nounVery Low
  /dʒəˈmɑːl/A given name, typically masculine, of Arabic origin meaning 'beauty'.
• jamal ud-din

  nounVery Low
  /dʒəˈmɑːl ʊd ˈdiːn/A masculine Arabic-derived given name meaning 'beauty of the faith' or 'beauty of religion'.
• jamalpur

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdʒɑːməlpʊə/A proper noun referring to several specific geographical locations, most notably a city in the Indian state of Bihar.
• jamb

  nounC2
  /dʒæm/A vertical post or sidepiece of a doorway, window, or fireplace frame.
• jambalaya

  nounLow
  /ˌdʒæm.bəlˈaɪ.ə/A spicy dish of Creole origin from Louisiana, made with rice, meat (such as chicken, sausage, or seafood), vegetables (such as onions, celery, and bell peppers), and seasonings.
• jambeau

  nounVery Rare / Technical
  /ˈʒæmbəʊ/A piece of armor covering the shin, worn below the knee and above the sabaton.
• jambi

  nounExtremely Low (Rare/Obsolete/Regional)
  /ˈdʒæmbi/A foot or paw, often a large or clumsy one. Used chiefly in informal or regional English.
• jambiya

  nounLow
  /dʒamˈbiːjə/A traditional, curved, double-edged dagger with a short, thick blade, worn as part of ceremonial or everyday dress by men in Yemen and some other Middle Eastern regions.
• jamboree

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/A large, noisy celebration or party, often lasting several days.
• jambos

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdʒæmbəʊz/A plural noun referring to the fruit or the tree of the Syzygium jambos species, commonly known as rose apples or Malabar plums.
• jambstone

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdʒæm.stəʊn/A stone forming the side of a door or window opening; a stone doorpost or window jamb.
• james

  nounHigh
  /dʒeɪmz/A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'supplanter'.
• james bay

  nounMedium in specific contexts (geographic or musical), low in general usage.
  /dʒeɪmz beɪ/A large body of water in Canada, forming the southern part of Hudson Bay.

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