# juba vs Jura

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### juba
*noun · frequency rank #38,455*
An American dance of West African origin that involves stomping as well as slapping and patting the arms, legs, chest, and cheeks.

### Jura
*name · IPA /ˈd͡ʒʊɹə/ · frequency rank #48,303*
A mountain range on the border of France and Switzerland, extending into Germany; in full, Jura Mountains.

## Source
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