Vocabulary : Jonquille to Joss

Jonquille : A bulbous plant of the genus Narcissus (N. Jonquilla), allied to the daffodil. It has long, rushlike leaves, and yellow or white fragrant flowers. The root has emetic properties. It is sometimes called the rush-leaved daffodil. See Illust. of Corona.
Joobbeh : A long outer garment worn by both sexes of Mohammedans of the better class.
Joram : See Jorum.
Jordan : Alt. of Jorden
Jorden : A pot or vessel with a large neck, formerly used by physicians and alchemists. ;; A chamber pot.

Jorum : A large drinking vessel; also, its contents.
Joseph : An outer garment worn in the 18th century; esp., a woman's riding habit, buttoned down the front.
Joseph's flower : A composite herb (Tragopogon pratensis), of the same genus as the salsify.
Joso : A small gudgeon.
Joss : A Chinese household divinity; a Chinese idol.

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