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The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th edition, published by Houghton Mifflin Company
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joe-pye weed (plant)
Joel (book of the Bible)
John (three epistles of the New Testament)
John Barleycorn (personification of alcoholic liquor)
John Bull (personification of England or the English)
John Doe (man or boy)
John Dory (North Atlantic fish)
John Hancock (person's signature)
John Q. Public (typical member of the general public)
Johnny Reb (Confederate soldier)
Johnny-come-lately (newcomer or latecomer)