5 letter words starting with JA

Here is the requested information on "jacky": 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions: (1) a small, sturdy, and agile horse; (2) a sailor or seaman; (3) a nickname for someone named Jack or Jacqueline 3. Pronunciations: (US) /ˈdʒæki/; (UK) /ˈdʒæki/ 4. Origin and Usage: (1) The word "jacky" as a noun meaning a small horse is derived from the name "Jack," which was a common name for a horse in medieval times. The word was first recorded in the 16th century. (2) As a slang term for a sailor or seaman, "jacky" is thought to have originated in the 18th century and is possibly related to the use of "jack" to refer to a flag flown from a ship. (3) As a nickname for someone named Jack or Jacqueline, "jacky" has been in use since at least the 19th century. 5. Synonyms: (1) pony, cob, nag; (2) seafarer, mariner, sailor; (3) Jack, Jackie 6. Related Words: jacks, jacko, jacky 7. Example Sentences: - The children loved riding the jacky at the petting zoo. - The old sailor told tales of his adventures on the high seas with other jackies. - Jacky was excited to meet the new student with the same name as her.

Heres the requested information about the word "jammy": jammy

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: (US Pronunciation: /ˈdʒæmi/, UK Pronunciation: /ˈdʒæmi/): Having good luck or being in a favorable situation.

Origin and Usage: The word "jammy" originated in the UK in the early 20th century and is believed to come from the word "jam" meaning something sweet and desirable. It is often used informally to describe someone who has had a stroke of good luck or is in a favorable situation.

Synonyms: lucky, fortunate, successful, prosperous, serendipitous.

Related Words: happy, jolly, merry, sweet, tasty.

Example Sentences:

• After finding a $20 bill on the street, he felt quite jammy.
• She was feeling jammy after winning the lottery.
• Despite the rain, the picnic turned out to be quite a jammy affair.

Parts of Speech

Jambu is a noun.

Definitions

Jambu is a tropical fruit tree native to Southeast Asia and Australia, also known as the rose apple. It produces a fruit that is bell-shaped and has a crispy texture with a mild, sweet flavor.

Pronunciations

• US: juhm-boo
• UK: juhm-boo

Origin and Usage

The jambu tree is believed to have originated in the Malay Archipelago and is now widely cultivated in tropical regions around the world. The fruit is commonly eaten fresh or used in jams, jellies, and beverages. In some cultures, the leaves and bark of the jambu tree are also used for medicinal purposes.

Synonyms

Rose apple, water apple, malay apple, chompu, jumbu.

Related Words

Banjo, caber, gable, hovel, knave, lolly, molly, nobby, oaken, plait.

Example Sentences

• The jambu fruit has a unique flavor that is both sweet and mild.
• Jambu trees can grow up to 40 feet tall and produce fruit year-round.
• The leaves of the jambu tree are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Here is the requested information on "jalap": Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A spicy Mexican pepper, typically used in cooking or for medicinal purposes.
• A purgative made from the dried root of the jalap plant.

Pronunciations:

• US: juh-lap
• UK: juh-lap

Origin and Usage:

The word "jalap" comes from the Nahuatl word "xalapēnōchtl," which means "something twisted." The jalap plant is native to Mexico and has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries. In modern times, jalap peppers are commonly used in Mexican cuisine, while jalap root is used as a purgative.

Synonyms:

None

Related Words:

• Apple
• Clasp
• Flaps
• Glaze
• Plank

Example Sentences:

• She added some diced jalap to the salsa for an extra kick.
• He took a jalap pill to relieve his constipation.

Heres the information you requested: Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb (transitive)

Definitions:

Noun: a place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime

Verb: to imprison or confine someone in a jail

Pronunciations:

US: /dʒeɪlz/

UK: /dʒeɪlz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "jails" comes from the Old French word "jaiole," meaning "a cage or prison." Jails have been used throughout history as a means of punishment and rehabilitation for criminals. Today, jails are still used as a form of punishment for those who have been accused or convicted of a crime.

Synonyms:

Prison, penitentiary, correctional facility, detention center, lockup

Related Words:

Prison, cells, guard, crime, judge

Example Sentences:

Noun: The suspect was taken to jail after being arrested for robbery.

Verb: The police officer will jail the suspect for his crimes.