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“J” Words

jute

noun

A coarse, strong fibre from certain plants of the East Indies, used to make items such as mats, paper and sacking.

Jutland

name

A peninsula in Northern Europe forming the mainland of Denmark, also the site of a major World War I naval battle.

jutting

noun

Something that sticks out from a surface.

juve

noun

Informal short form of "juvenile," especially a young offender or young actor.

juvenile

adj

Young or not yet fully grown; relating to young people.

juvenility

noun

The quality of being young or childlike.

juvie

noun

Informal term for a juvenile detention centre, where young offenders are held.

juxtapose

verb

To place two or more things side by side, especially so that the contrast between them becomes clear.

juxtaposition

noun

The placing of two things side by side, especially so that the contrast or connection between them stands out.

Jyoti

name

A feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "light" or "flame."