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junto

[ juhn-toh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural jun·tos.

junto

/ ˈdʒʌn-; ˈdʒʊntəʊ /

Origin of junto¹

First recorded in 1635–45; alteration of junta

Origin of junto¹

C17: variant of junta

“Turbulent junto” certainly describes the Senate GOP caucus.

Somers was present; but his name is not attached to the protest which was subscribed by his brethren of the junto.

A Whig of still greater note and authority, the Marquess of Hartington, separated himself on this occasion from the junto.

The Cavendishes had generally been strenuous supporters of the King and the junto.

Feliz aquel que junto a t suspira, Que el dulce nectar de tu risa bebe.

Those who loved reading were obliged to send for their books from England; the members of the Junto had each a few.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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