Dictionary entry

Junto

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Jun″to (–tō̍), n.; pl.Juntos (–tō̍z). [Sp. junto united. See Junta.] A secret council to deliberate on affairs of government or politics; a number of men combined for party intrigue; a faction; a cabal; as, a junto of ministers; a junto of politicians.

The puzzling sons of party next appeared,

In dark cabals and mighty juntos met. Thomson.