Defn: A council; a convention; a tribunal; an assembly; esp., the grand council of state in Spain.
JUNTO
Jun"to, n.; pl. Juntos. Etym: [Sp. junto united. See Junta.]
Defn: A secret council to deliberate on affairs of government or politics; a number of men combined for party intrigue; a faction; a cabal; as, a junto of ministers; a junto of politicians. The puzzling sons of party next appeared, In dark cabals and mighty juntos met. Thomson.
JUPARTIE
Jup"ar*tie, n.
Defn: Jeopardy. [Obs.] Chaucer.
JUPATI PALM
Ju`pa*ti" palm`. (Bot.)
Defn: A great Brazilian palm tree (Raphia tædigera), used by the natives for many purposes.
JUPE
Jupe, n.
Defn: Same as Jupon.
JUPITER
Ju"pi*ter, n. Etym: [L., fr. Jovis pater. See Jove.]