Words Starting with Letter 'J'

To poke or push quickly and sharply with something pointed, like your finger or a stick.

To talk very fast and excitedly in a way that makes it hard for other people to understand you.

A gigantic tropical American bird with long legs and a massive, heavy bill used for catching fish.

A decorative, frilly piece of cloth attached to the front collar of a shirt or dress like a fancy ruffle.

A small, simple one-room hut built with wooden sticks and plastered over with thick mud.

A bright, colorful tropical bird with a long beak that eats insects.

A tropical bird with very long toes that lets it walk on lily pads.

A large type of alligator that lives in the rivers and swamps of South America.

A type of very small, playful monkey that has fluffy tufts of fur on its ears and lives in trees.

Lying down flat on the ground or another surface, instead of standing up.

A shiny reddish-orange gemstone that catches the light and sparkles like a brilliant diamond.

A strong mechanical tool used for lifting up heavy objects off the ground, such as a car to change a tire.

A wild animal that looks like a skinny dog and lives in Africa and Asia.

A male donkey, an animal known for having long ears and making a loud braying sound.

A smart black and grey bird related to crows and jays.

A lively, cheeky young person, especially a boy who is full of mischief.

A short coat worn to keep warm when you go outside on a chilly autumn or winter afternoon.

An old-fashioned word used long ago for a soldier's helper, servant, or a man wearing leather armor.

A friendly name used for certain kinds of birds, such as a sailor's pet bird or a male bird.

A traditional boy's name that has been popular for a very long time.

A member of a famous political group during the French Revolution.

An old British gold coin that was used long ago during the reign of King James I.

A soft, lightweight cotton fabric that feels smooth and is often used to make lightweight clothes.

A hard, smooth green gemstone that people often carve into beautiful jewelry and little statues.

A hard, beautiful green mineral used to make jewelry and carvings.

Things, ornaments, or jewelry that are made out of jade, which is a smooth green gemstone.

Acting tired, worn-out, or untrustworthy, much like an old, exhausted workhorse.

A strong seabird that chases other birds to steal their food.

A sharp, jagged point or tooth sticking out on a jagged rock, mountain ridge, or broken metal edge.

A hunter, especially someone who tracks wild animals in German-speaking regions of the world.

Having sharp, uneven points and rough edges, like the teeth of a saw or broken glass.

Something that has a sharp, jagged point or thorn that can poke you.

A traditional coarse brown sugar made from palm sap or sugar cane.

Having sharp points or rough edges that can prick or scratch your skin.

A large, powerful wild cat with a yellowish-brown coat and dark spots that lives in the forests of the Americas.

Another spelling of Yahweh, which is a special name for God used in the Bible.

A term used by scholars for the writer of certain parts of the Bible.

A person who follows Jainism, an ancient religion from India focused on peace and not harming any living creature.

A follower of Jainism, an ancient religion from India that focuses on peace and not harming any living creature.

An ancient religion from India that teaches people to be gentle and practice strict non-violence toward all living things.

An African grey parrot famous for its smart grey feathers and ability to copy human speech.

A climbing plant from Mexico whose dried roots were used long ago to make medicine that cured tummy aches.

A medicine made from the dried roots of certain morning glory plants that helps people's tummies feel better.

A sweet, sticky spread made by boiling crushed juicy fruit and sugar together to put on toast.

A beautiful tropical island country located in the Caribbean Sea, famous for its music and beaches.

The flat vertical side post or surface that forms the frame of a doorway or window.

A dark purple tropical fruit that grows on a large tree and tastes like a mix of sweet and sour.

A very fine and soft cotton fabric with beautiful geometric or floral patterns woven right into it.

A short and friendly nickname used for someone whose full name is Janet or Janice.

A word sometimes used to mean any ordinary woman or girl, just like the name John is used for a boy.

To make a harsh, metallic ringing sound, like a bunch of metal keys rattling together.

Someone or something that makes a loud, harsh, ringing noise.

A helpful worker whose important job is to clean, fix, and take care of a school or building.

A punishment given to soldiers in the army when they break the rules.

An old or regional word used to describe an animal or a strange, unusual creature.

The very first month of the whole year, when the weather is usually very cold and winter is just beginning.

In ancient Roman stories, a special god who is shown with two faces so he can look both forward and backward at the same time.

A country made up of islands in East Asia, known for things like cherry blossoms, mount Fuji, and delicious sushi.

A funny joke or a playful trick that you play on someone to make them laugh.

A playful person who likes to tell funny jokes, tease friends, or play silly practical tricks.