Words beginning with J

A surname from French.

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Alternative letter-case form of Juneteenth.

Alternative form of djong (“type of sailing ship”).

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A large, lush, undeveloped, humid forest, especially in a tropical region, thick with vegetation and wildlife; a tropical rainforest…

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Low in rank; having a subordinate role, job, or situation.

Any shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus of the cypress family, which is characterized by pointed, needle-like leaves and aromatic b…

Spanish missionary who founded Franciscan missions in California (1713-1784)

Miscellaneous items of little value, especially discarded or unwanted items.

Food with little or no nutritional value; alternatively, food that supplies a large amount of nutrients but also excess calories, ex…

The committee of military officers that have usurped political control.

plural of jupe

A class of planets that are similar in mass to Jupiter.

A mountain range on the border of France and Switzerland, extending into Germany; in full, Jura Mountains.

The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

The juices given off as meat is cooked.

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the law that governs the way in which warfare is conducted.

The right of nationality or citizenship acquired by being born in that place.

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