Defn: A descendant of Japheth.
JAPONICA
Ja*pon"i*ca, n. Etym: [NL., Japanese, fr. Japonia Japan.] (Bot.)
Defn: A species of Camellia (Camellia Japonica), a native of Japan, bearing beautiful red or white flowers. Many other genera have species of the same name.
JAPONISM
Jap"o*nism, n. [F. japonisme, fr. Japon Japan.]
Defn: A quality, idiom, or peculiarity characteristic of the Japanese or their products, esp. in art.
JAR
Jar, n. Etym: [See Ajar.]
Defn: A turn. [Only in phrase.] On the jar, on the turn, ajar, as a door.
JAR Jar, n. Etym: [F. jarre, Sp. jarra, from Ar. jarrah ewer; cf. Pers. jarrah.]
1. A deep, broad-mouthed vessel of earthenware or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes; as, a jar of honey; a rose jar. Dryden.
2. The measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves. Bell jar, Leyden jar. See in the Vocabulary.