English Words Starting With J

• junot

  nounVery Low (Proper Noun Frequency)
  /ˈʒuːnəʊ/A French surname of historical note, primarily associated with General Andoche Junot (1771-1813), a commander in Napoleon's army.
• junta

  nounLow
  /ˈdʒʌntə/A political or military group that rules a country after taking power by force.
• junto

  nounLow
  /ˈdʒʌntəʊ/A small, secret political group or faction, especially one formed for plotting or intrigue.
• jupiter

  nounLow-Medium
  /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/The name of the largest planet in our solar system.
• jupiter's-beard

  nounC2
  ˈdʒuː.pɪ.təzˌbɪədA common name for several flowering plants, notably those in the genus Centranthus (especially red valerian) and some Sedum species, characterized by dense clusters of small flowers.
• jupon

  nounExtremely Rare
  ˈʒuːpɒ̃A tight, sleeveless padded garment worn under medieval armour; historically, a type of skirt.
• jura

  nounC2
  /ˈ(d)ʒʊərə/The Jura Mountains, a sub-alpine mountain range located in the north-west of the Alps, primarily stretching along the border of France and Switzerland.
• jura mountains

  plural-nounLow
  /ˈ(d)ʒʊərə ˈmaʊntɪnz/A sub-alpine mountain range located primarily in Switzerland and France, forming part of the boundary between the two countries.
• juramentado

  nounVery Low
  /ˌhʊərəmɛnˈtɑːdəʊ/In Philippine history: a Muslim Moro warrior who has taken a sacred oath to fight to the death against non-Muslims, particularly Spanish or American colonial forces.
• jurassic

  adjectivenounB2
  /dʒʊˈræsɪk/Relating to the middle period of the Mesozoic era, known for the dominance of dinosaurs and the first appearance of birds.
• jurat

  nounVery Low (C2+)
  /ˈdʒʊəræt/A sworn statement or certificate confirming that an affidavit has been sworn before a qualified officer, such as a notary public.
• juration

  nounVery Rare / Obsolete
  /dʒʊˈreɪʃən/The act of swearing or taking an oath.
• jurel

  nounRare
  /hʊˈrɛl/Any of various marine food fish, typically of the family Carangidae.
• juridical days

  plural-nounRare
  /dʒʊəˈrɪdɪkəl deɪz/Days on which legal business can be conducted in court; court days.
• juris doctor

  nounLow
  /ˌdʒʊər.ɪs ˈdɒk.tər/A professional graduate degree in law, typically the first degree obtained to practice law in the United States.
• jurisconsult

  nounC2
  /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈkɒnsʌlt/A person who gives authoritative opinions or expert advice on law; a legal expert, especially one who writes learned treatises or opinions on difficult legal questions.
• jurisdiction

  nounC1
  /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃ(ə)n/The official power or authority of a court, government, or other body to make legal decisions and judgments within a defined geographical area or over certain types of cases.
• jurisprudence

  nounC2
  /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːd(ə)ns/The theory or philosophy of law; the study of the fundamental principles of law and legal systems.
• jurisprudent

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːd(ə)nt/A person who is learned in the law; a legal scholar or expert, especially one who studies the philosophy or theory of law.
• jurist

  nounC1
  /ˈdʒʊərɪst/A person who is an expert in law, especially one who studies, writes about, or practices law, typically with a scholarly or theoretical focus.

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