English Words Starting With J
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- jaboticaba/ˌʒæbətɪˈkɑːbə/A tropical tree native to Brazil (Plinia cauliflora) that produces dark purple, grape-like fruit directly on its trunk.nounVery Rare
- jabotinsky/ˌʒæbəˈtɪnski/Relating to Vladimir Jabotinsky, a significant figure in revisionist Zionism, his political ideology, or his political movement.nounVery Low
- jabroni/dʒəˈbrəʊni/A foolish, gullible, or contemptible person; an amateur or loser.nounVery Low
- jabrud/dʒəˈbruːd/Jabrud is a very low-frequency English word primarily used as a proper noun to refer to a specific geographical location or archaeological site.nounExtremely Low
- jac/dʒæk/An informal and somewhat obsolete abbreviation or slang for 'jacket'.nounRare/Obsolete
- jacal/həˈkɑːl/A rustic hut or simple dwelling, typically in the southwestern United States and Mexico, with walls of wattle, mud-plastered wood, or interwoven sticks.nounC2
- jacalyn/ˈdʒækəlɪn/A given female first name, typically of English origin.nounVery Low
- jacamar/ˈdʒæk.ə.mɑː/A tropical bird of the family Galbulidae, with iridescent plumage, a long sharp bill, and feeding on insects caught in flight.nounVery Low
- jacana/ˈdʒæk.ə.nə/A small tropical wading bird with exceptionally long toes and claws that allow it to walk on floating vegetation.nounC2
- jacaranda/ˌdʒæk.əˈræn.də/A tropical tree with fern-like leaves and clusters of showy, usually purple-blue, trumpet-shaped flowers.nounLow
- jacare/ˌʒækəˈreɪ/A tropical American crocodilian, specifically a caiman (genus Caiman or Melanosuchus).nounLow
- jacarei/ˌʒækərə.iː/A proper noun referring to a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.nounVery Low
- jacinth/ˈdʒasɪnθ/A reddish-orange variety of zircon used as a gemstone.nounRare
- jack/dʒæk/A tool, device, or person used for lifting, holding, or turning things; a common male name.adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
- jack arch/ˈdʒæk ɑːtʃ/A structural element, specifically a shallow or flat arch made of individual bricks or voussoirs, often used to support a load over an opening like a door or window where vertical space is limited.nounC2
- jack bean/ˈdʒæk biːn/A tropical leguminous plant (Canavalia ensiformis) with large pods and seeds.nounLow
- jack block/dʒæk blɒk/A mechanical device consisting of a portable jack combined with a stable block or platform, used for lifting heavy loads, particularly in automotive or industrial contexts.nounLow / Technical
- jack chain/ˈdʒæk ˌtʃeɪn/A specific type of decorative metal chain consisting of short, twisted, often figure-eight shaped links, traditionally used for hanging lamps, signs, or other objects.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
- jack crevalle/ˈdʒæk krɪˈvæli/A predatory marine fish of the Carangidae family, characterized by a blunt head, deep body, and silvery-golden coloration.nounLow
- jack crosstree/ˌdʒæk ˈkrɒs.triː/A nautical term for a specific spar, typically a short cross-timber, used in traditional square-rigged sailing ships.nounVery Rare / Obsolete Technical
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