jun·to

[juhn-toh]
noun, plural jun·tos.
a self-appointed committee, especially with political aims; cabal.

Origin:
1635–45; alteration of junta

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junto (ˈdʒʊntəʊ, ˈdʒʌn-) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -tos
a variant of junta
 
[C17: variant of junta]

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Junto is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Main Entry:  junto2
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See junta
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Reading was a great pastime of the junto, but books were rare and expensive.
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