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kabalassouThe giant armadillo Priodontes gigaskabaragoyaThe water monitor, Varanus salvator, a large lizard of Southeast Asia.kabbalistsplural of kabbalistkabulosideA particular steroid glycoside.kachelofenA German type of ceramic tile stove or cocklestove which captures heat from periodic burning of fuel such as wood and radiates it over a long period to heat a living space.kachumbariAn uncooked dish of chopped tomatoes, onions, and chili peppers in African cuisine.kaempferia(botany) Any of the genus Kaempferia of plants in the ginger family, native to Asia.kaempferol(organic chemistry) A flavonoid, isolated from tea and other plants, that may reduce the risk of heart diseasekaempherolMisspelling of kaempferol.kaersutite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and titanium.kafferboom(South Africa, now offensive) coral tree, especially Erythrina caffrakaffirboomAlternative form of kafferboom.kaftanlikeResembling a kaftan.kahalalideAny of a family of depsipeptides that show antitumour activitykahikateasplural of kahikateakahliellidAny alveolate protozoan of the family KahliellidaekailyarderA writer of the Kailyard school, a group of Scottish authors who offered a sentimental and idyllic representation of rural life.kainginero(Philippines) Alternative form of cainginero.kairomonalRelating to a kairomone.kairomonesplural of kairomonekaisershipThe role or status of a kaiser.kakarratulAlternative form of karrkaratul.kakidrosisA secretion of sweat of a disagreeable odor.kakodaimonAlternative form of cacodemon.kakotrophyArchaic form of cacotrophy.kalafungin(pharmacology) A particular antifungal antibiotic.kalanchoesplural of kalanchoekalborsite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, boron, chlorine, hydrogen, oxygen, potassium, and silicon.kaliborite(mineralogy) A hydrous borate of potassium and magnesiumkalicinite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and potassium.kalicludinAny of a particular class of proteinase inhibitorskaligenous(chemistry) Forming alkalis with oxygen, as some metals do.kalininite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral black mineral containing chromium, sulfur, and zinc.kaliopenia(pathology) potassium deficiencykaliopenicOf, pertaining to, or suffering from kaliopenia.kaliotoxinA neurotoxic peptide present in some scorpionskaliuresis(pathology) The presence of (an excessive amount of) potassium in the urinekaliureticOf or pertaining to kaliuresiskalkerlate(obsolete) Pronunciation spelling of calculate.kallekreinMisspelling of kallikrein.kallikrein(biochemistry) A hypotensive protease that liberates kinins from blood plasma proteins and is used therapeutically for vasodilation.kalloscope(dated) A form of stereoscopekalsominerAlternative form of calciminer.kamafugite(mineralogy) Any a series of ultrapotassic igneous rocks, between kalsilitite and leucititekamagraphyA process for making copies of paintings that are painted on a pretreated canvas using a special press, which reproduces the texture of the brushstrokes as well as the colour, but destroys the original in the process.kamaitachiA Japanese yōkai (supernatural being), taking the form of a weasel with sharp claws, and believed to ride dust devils.kamalosideA particular steroid glycoside.kamarezite(mineralogy) A basic form of copper sulphatekamishibaiA traditional Japanese form of storytelling using picture scrolls, revived in the twentieth century by travelling showmen.kamptozoanAny aquatic animal of the former phylum Kamptozoa (now Entoprocta)|Panuliruskanadaptin(biochemistry) A particular human nuclear proteinkanamycineAlternative form of kanamycin.kanamycinsplural of kanamycinkandiperox(geology) A perox that has a kandic horizonkaneelhartThe durable wood of Licaria species.kanerosideA particular steroid glycoside.kangarooerOne who hunts kangaroos.kannizzatiA traditional Maltese technique for catching mahi-mahi, using large flat rafts to cast shade that attracts the fish.kanosamine(organic chemistry) The aminosugar 3-amino-3-deoxy-D-glucopyranosekaolinisedsimple past and past participle of kaolinisekaolinisesthird-person singular simple present indicative of kaolinisekaoliniticOf or relating to kaolinite.kaolinizesthird-person singular simple present indicative of kaolinizekaolinosis(pathology) A form of pneumoconiosis caused by the inhalation of clay dust.kapheneionAlternative form of kafenio.kapotasana(yoga) An asana, or pose, consisting essentially of a backbend with knees on the ground.karabinersplural of karabinerkarasugite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic colorless mineral containing aluminum, calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, and strontium.karatelikeResembling or characteristic of karate.karelinite(mineralogy) An oxysulphide of bismuthkaresansui(often attributive) A Japanese rock garden or Zen garden.karibibite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic brownish yellow mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen.karidopitaA Greek walnut cake.karinghotaThe tree Samadera indica.karlotoxin(toxicology) Any of a class of amphipathic toxins isolated from Karlodinium veneficumkarmawhoreAlternative form of karma whore.karmicallyIn a karmic context.karmitoxin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of polyhydroxy polyene toxins present in some dinoflagellateskarpholite(mineralogy) A fibrous mineral occurring in tufts of a straw-yellow colour. It is a hydrous silicate of alumina and manganese.karrenfeld(geology) An area of limestone that has been eroded into furrows and fissureskarstenite(mineralogy, archaic) anhydritekarstologyA field within geomorphology, specializing in the study of karst formations.karuhiruhi(New Zealand) The Australian pied cormorant.karydopitaAlternative form of karidopita.karyogamicRelating to karyogamy.karyogenicRelating to karyogenesiskaryograph(genetics) An image of all the chromosomes of a cellkaryolemma(cytology) A nuclear membrane.karyologicRelating to karyologykaryolymphThe liquid part of the nucleus of a cell.karyolysis(biology) The dissolution of the nucleus of a cell by the action of deoxyribonucleasekaryolyticRelating to or causing karyolysis.karyomericRelating to karyomeres.karyomiton(cytology, rare, obsolete) The reticular network of fine fibers, of which the nucleus of a cell is in part composed.karyomorph(genetics) A form of individual having a specific karyotype.karyonidalAlternative form of caryonidal.karyoplast(cytology) A cellular nucleus together with a plasma membrane containing a small amount of cytoplasmkaryoscope(genetics) A device that images a stained chromosome in order to visualize gene copy number alterationskaryosomal(cytology) Of, or related to karyosomes.karyotheca(obsolete) Synonym of nuclear membrane.karyotypedsimple past and past participle of karyotypekaryotypesplural of karyotypekaryotypic(genetics) Of or pertaining to karyotypes.kastanozemA kind of soil, brighter than chernozem and related to the mollisols, that is rich in humus and originally covered with early maturing native grassland vegetation, which produces a characteristic browkatabolismAlternative form of catabolism.kataboliteAlternative form of catabolite.katabolizeAlternative form of catabolize.kataphaticAlternative form of cataphatic.kataphoricAlternative form of cataphoric.kataplasiaAlternative form of cataplasia.katarimonoA Japanese musical genre, that is usually accompanied with a biwa.katastasisAlternative form of catastasis.katastaticAlternative form of catastatic.katechonicRelating to the katechon.katharobic(biology) Being or relating to a katharobe.kathismataplural of kathismakathlaniid(zoology) Any nematode in the family Kathlaniidae.katholikosAlternative form of catholicos.katoforiteAlternative form of katophorite.katoptrite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing aluminum, antimony, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.katrillion(slang, hyperbolic) An unspecified large number (of).katsuwonid(zoology) Any fish in the family Katsuwonidae, a synonym of the Scombridae.katywampus(rare) In disarray; jumbled or disordered.katzbalgerAlternative letter-case form of Katzbalger.kauluamine(organic chemistry) A manzamine extracted from an Indonesian sponge.kauralexin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of diterpenoid phytoalexins found in maizekavapyrone(organic chemistry) Synonym of kavalactone.kawaiiness(chiefly in the context of Japanese culture) The quality of being kawaii; cuteness.kawazugake(sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker hooks his opponent's leg from the inside, pulls it forward and across his own body, taking him over backwards.kawazulite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing bismuth, selenium, sulfur, and tellurium.kayexalatesodium polystyrene sulfonatekazakovite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral light yellow mineral containing iron, manganese, oxygen, potassium, silicon, sodium, and titanium.keckhandedAlternative spelling of keck-handed.kedarcidin(medicine) A particular chromoprotein antibiotickeelboaterSomeone who travels by keelboat.keelhauledsimple past and past participle of keelhaulkeeperlessNot having a keeper; not minded; not kept.keepershipThe position of a keeper; guardianship, ownership.keepworthyWorth keeping.keeshondenplural of keeshondkefalotiriAlternative form of kefalotyri.kefalotyriA Greek cheese similar to parmesan.kegelkarstA type of tropical karst terrain with numerous cone-like hills.keilhauite(mineralogy) yttrotitanitekeirospasmAlternative spelling of cheirospasm.keiyodoshi(in Japanese grammar) An adjectival noun.keldyshite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal white mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and zirconium.kellerbierA type of German beer, a lager, which is typically neither clarified nor pasteurised.keloidosis(pathology) The presence or occurrence of keloids.keloplasty(medicine) The surgical removal of a scar or keloid.kemonomimi(Japanese fiction) A humanoid fictional character who has animal ears and/or tail(s).kendomycin(organic chemistry) An anticancer macrolide present in Streptomyces violaceoruberkennellikeResembling or characteristic of a kennel.kennellingpresent participle and gerund of kennelkennelmaidA woman in charge of a kennel.kennelmateA dog from the same kennel, or the same breeder.kenophobiaAn abnormal fear of empty spaces.kenoticismThe doctrine of kenosiskensington(dated, Midwestern US and Western US) A sewing circle for women.kenspeckle(Scotland, northern British) Easily recognized, distinctive, conspicuous.kentroliteAn orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and titanium.keramidium(obsolete) Synonym of cystocarp.keratalgiaPain of the corneakeratanase(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of a keratan sulfatekeratiasis(pathology) The presence of hard, horny tumors.keratinase(biochemistry) A proteolytic proteinase enzyme produced in the presence of keratin-containing substrate.keratiniseAlternative form of keratinize.keratinize(transitive) To convert into keratin.keratinoidResembling, or composed of keratinkeratinousConsisting of, or made from keratin.keratocele(ophthalmology) A herniation of Descemet's membrane in the eye.keratocyst(pathology) An odontogenic cyst composed of keratinized squamous epithelial tissuekeratocyteA fibroblastic cell in the tissue of the cornea.keratodont(zoology) A tooth composed of keratinkeratogramA diagnostic image produced by keratography.keratotomeThe surgical instrument used in keratotomy.keratotomy(medicine) A surgical incision in the cornea.kerbstonedFurnished with kerbstones.kerbstonesplural of kerbstonekerchiefedWearing a kerchief.kerchievedAlternative form of kerchiefed.kerfluffleAlternative spelling of kerfuffle.kerflummox(transitive, informal) To flummox; to perplex or baffle.kerfufflesplural of kerfufflekeriorrhea(medicine) The discharge of orange-coloured, waxy diarrhoea following the consumption of oilfish or escolarkernellessThat lacks a kernelkernellingpresent participle and gerund of kernelkerogenousOf, pertaining to, or containing kerogenkeronopsin(organic chemistry) An alkaloid that is a defence agent of the marine ciliate Pseudokeronopsiskeroplatid(zoology) Any fungus gnat of the family Keroplatidae.kerosenish(of liquid) like kerosene in its taste, look, smell, or tastekersantite(mineralogy) A lamprophyre mineral containing biotite and plagioclase.kerseymereA fine, twilled woollen cloth.kerstenite(mineralogy) A lead selenate PbSeO₄kerygmaticRelating to the kerygmata.ketanserinA serotonin antagonist used as an antihypertensive agent.ketazocine(pharmacology) A cyclazocine derivative used in opioid receptor research, causing a decrease in pain sensations accompanied by paranoia and hallucinations.ketchuppedsimple past and past participle of ketchupketembillaAny plant of species Dovyalis hebecarpa, native to Sri Lanka and southern India.ketenimine(chemistry) Any imino analogue of a ketene, having the general formula R₂C=C=NR.ketoadipicOf or pertaining to ketoadipic acid or its derivativesketoadipyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from ketoadipic acidketoaldose(biochemistry) Any monosaccharide which contains both an aldehyde and a ketone functional group in equilibrium with one or more hemiacetal forms.ketoalkene(organic chemistry) Any alkene that also possesses a carbonyl groupketohexose(biochemistry) Any hexose containing a ketone group.ketolation(organic chemistry) Modification to, or reaction with a ketolketonaemiaAlternative spelling of ketonemia.ketonaemicAlternative form of ketonemic.ketonimine(organic chemistry) ketimineketophenol(countable, organic chemistry) Any phenol that also has a ketonic carboxyl groupketoprofen(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C₁₆H₁₄O₃, derived from propionic acid, that has analgesic and antipyretic effects and acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin. It is used to treat dysmenorrhea and the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.ketorfanol(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic of the morphinan series.ketosamine(organic chemistry) Any amino sugar derived from a ketoseketosterol(organic chemistry) Any sterol having a ketone functional groupketotriose(biochemistry) Any ketose having three carbon atoms; in reality, only dihydroxyacetonekettlebellA weight consisting of a cast iron ball with a single handle for gripping the weight during exercise.kettledrum(music) A large percussion instrument with a drumhead that is stretched over a hemispherical metal bowl.kettlelikeResembling or characteristic of a kettle.kettnerite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing bismuth, calcium, carbon, fluorine, and oxygen.keybedding(music) The fault of continuing to press down too hard on the keys of a keyboard instrument after the initial key depression that creates the sound, thus holding the keys against the keybed with excessive force beyond that needed to produce the sound and keep the keys from rising.keybindingAlternative spelling of key binding.keyboardedsimple past and past participle of keyboardkeyboarderSomeone who keyboards; a typist.keyholdingThe role of entrusting or holding the key to a building or other asset for security purposes.keyloggersplural of keyloggerkeylogging(computing) The logging of keystrokes, as with a key loggerkeymapping(computing) A mapping of keys on a keyboard to commands; a key binding.keypunchedsimple past and past participle of keypunchkeypuncher(computing) A keypunch.keypunchesplural of keypunchkeysendingThe operation of a keysender.keysigning(cryptography) The process of digitally signing someone else's public key using one's own.keystrokerOne who keystrokes; an inputter of data on a keyboard or keypad.keystrokesplural of keystrokekhachapuriA cheese pastry from the country of Georgia in the Caucasus region of Eurasia.khagiarite(mineralogy) A black vitreous variety of pantellerite.khakanshipSynonym of khanship.khatyrkite(mineralogy) A copper-aluminium mineral, closely related to cupalite.khediviateAlternative spelling of khedivate.khedmatgarAlternative form of khitmatgar.khedmutgarAlternative form of khitmatgar.khelloside(chemistry) khellol glucosidekhidmatgarAlternative form of khitmatgar.khidmutgarAlternative form of khitmatgar.khitmatgar(British India, South Asia) A male servant, with responsibility for waiting at table.khitmutgarAlternative spelling of khitmatgar.khmaralite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic very dark green mineral containing aluminum, beryllium, iron, magnesium, oxygen, and silicon.khondalite(geology) A form of gneiss found in eastern IndiakhutspedikAlternative spelling of chutzpadik.kibbutznikA member of a kibbutz.kickaroundAn impromptu soccer game without strict adherence to the rules.kickballer(sports) A kickball player.kickboxing(martial arts) A hybrid martial art derived from Muay Thai, karate, and especially boxing during the 1960s to 1970s; more generally, any stand-up combat sport that combines kicks and punches.kicksorterA device for analyzing the amplitudes of electrical pulses.kickstandsplural of kickstandkickstartsthird-person singular simple present indicative of kickstartkiddiewinkAlternative form of kiddywink.kiddlywink(Cornwall, historical) A small pub only licensed to sell beer or cider.kidfluence(marketing) The influence that children exert, both directly and indirectly, on the consumer decisions made by their parents.kidnapingsplural of kidnapingkidnappeesplural of kidnappeekidnappersplural of kidnapperkidnappingpresent participle and gerund of kidnapkidneylessWithout a kidney or kidneys.kidneylikeResembling or characteristic of a kidney.kidneywoodAny of the genus Eysenhardtia of flowering plants in the legume family Fabaceae.kidneyworthepatica (Hepatica spp.)kidulthood(rare) The state or condition of being a kidult.kidwellite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, phosphorus, and sodium.kieselguhrDiatomaceous earth, a kind of soft rock containing the remains of diatoms; it absorbs nitroglycerine and is used to manufacture dynamite.kieseriticOf or relating to kieserite.kifunensinAlternative form of kifunensine.kikesucker(slang, religious slur, vulgar, offensive, rare) An individual who is groveling or sycophantic towards Jews or Jewish interests.kilderkinsplural of kilderkinkilikinickAlternative form of kinnikinnick.killalaite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.killerballSynonym of murderball (“team sport resembling dodgeball”).killership(rare) The state of being a killer; the body of skills and personal traits required to be a killer.killfilter(computing) kill filekilljoyismThe behaviour of a killjoy.killscreenAlternative form of kill screen.killstreak(video games) An unbroken streak (continuous series) of kills.killswitchAlternative spelling of kill switch.killworthyWorthy of being killed; killable.kiloampereOne thousand ampereskilobinary(computing) Relating to the units prefixed kibi-, such as the kibibyte as opposed to the kilobyte.kilodaltonAn atomic mass unit equal to 1,000 daltons; usually used to describe the molecular weight of large molecules such as proteins.kilogallonA unit of volume equal to one thousand gallons.kilogramme(British spelling) Alternative spelling of kilogram.kilojoulesplural of kilojoulekilokelvin(metrology) An SI unit of temperature equal to 10³ kelvins. Symbol: kKkilolambda(physics, astronomy) 1000 lambdaskilolitersplural of kiloliterkilolitresplural of kilolitrekilometersplural of kilometerkilometresplural of kilometrekilometricMeasured in kilometres/kilometerskilonewtonOne thousand newtons.kiloparsec(astronomy) A unit of distance equal to one thousand parsecs.kilopascalone thousand (1000) pascals, symbol kPa.kilosampleA thousand sampleskilosecond(metrology) An SI unit of time equal to 10³ seconds. Symbol: ks. (= 16.666̄̄ minutes)kilovirionA unit of viral load equal to a thousand virionskiltmakingThe manufacture of kilts.kimberlite(geology) A variety of peridotite containing a high proportion of carbon dioxide; often contains diamonds.kimberwickAlternative form of kimblewick.kimetaoshi(sumo) a kimarite in which the attacker bars or locks his opponent's arms from the outside then forces him down by throwing his weight on top of himkimonolikeResembling or characteristic of a kimono.kindasortaAlternative form of kinda sorta.kindenesseObsolete spelling of kindness.kindlewoodWood for lighting a fire; kindling.kindlinessThe state of feeling kindly towards someone or something, or the actions inspired thereby.kindnessesplural of kindnesskinematics(physics) The branch of mechanics concerned with objects in motion, but not with the forces involved.kinemetric(physics) Of or pertaining to kinemetrykineographSynonym of flip book.kineplasty(surgery) A form of surgery in which amputation flaps are constructed so as to allow voluntary movement and control of a prosthesis by remaining muscles.kinesalgiaAlternative form of kinesialgia.kinescopedsimple past and past participle of kinescopekinescopesplural of kinescopekinescopicOf or relating to a kinescope or kinescopy.kinesipathA practitioner of kinesipathy.kinesphereThe area around the body that can be reached by the extended arms (typically by a dancer)kinessence(physics) A model for dark energy with a time-dependent component.kinestasis(film) A rapidly-moving montage technique set to music.kinethmoidA dermal sesamoid bone in the upper jaw of cypriniform fishkineticistOne who studies kinetics.kinetogramThe image produced by a kinetographkingdomfulEnough to fill a kingdom.kingfisherAny of various birds of the suborder Alcedines (or the family Alcedinidae sensu lato), having a large head, short tail and brilliant colouration; they feed mostly on fish.kingfishesplural of kingfishkinglihoodkingliness; majestykingliness(uncountable) The state or quality of being kingly.kingmakingThe ceremony of crowning a king, or any similar ceremony of endowing a person with high office.kingslayer(chiefly fantasy) One who kills a king.kingsnakesplural of kingsnakekinickinicAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kinikinickAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kinikinnikAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kinikkinikAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kininogensplural of kininogenkinkednessThe condition of being kinkedkinkstress(informal) A female kinkster.kinnekinicAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kinnekinikAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kinnikinicAlternative form of kinnikinnick (mixture which is smoked).kinnikinikAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kinocilialof or pertaining to kinociliakinociliarOf or pertaining to kinociliakinociliumA special type of cilium on the apex of hair cells, located in the sensory epithelium of the vertebrate inner ear and involved in the senses of movement and hearing.kinorhynch(zoology) Any of many microscopic marine animals of the phylum Kinorhyncha.kinspersonA kinsman or kinswoman.kintoplastMisspelling of kinetoplast.kintoreite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing hydrogen, iron, lead, oxygen, and phosphorus.kinurenineMisspelling of kynurenine.kionobiontMisspelling of koinobiont.kipperlessWithout kippers.kirikaeshi(sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker puts his knee behind his opponent's leg then twists him backwards over the knee.kirkwarden(Scotland) churchwardenkirromycinAn antibiotic that inhibits protein biosynthesiskisspeptin(biochemistry) A protein-coupled ligand that plays a role in pubertykissworthySynonym of kissable.kistibandiAlternative form of kistbandi.kistmutgarAlternative form of khitmatgar.kitambillaAlternative form of ketembilla.kitbashingpresent participle and gerund of kitbashkitchenaryRelating to a kitchen; culinarykitchendom(dated) The domain of the kitchen or people who work there.kitchenersplural of kitchenerkitchenfulAs much as a kitchen will hold or produce.kitcheningpresent participle and gerund of kitchenkitchenmanA man employed in a kitchen.kiteflyingThe flying of kites.kitemakingThe manufacture of kites.kitesurfera person who kitesurfskitmutgaurAlternative form of khitmatgar.kitschiestsuperlative form of kitschy: most kitschykitschnessThe quality of being kitsch.kittenballThe game of softball.kittenhoodThe state or time of being a kitten.kittenlessWithout kittens.kittenlikeResembling or characteristic of a kitten.kittennessThe quality of being a kitten.kittenshipThe state or condition of a kitten; kittenhood.kittiwakesplural of kittiwakekittlepins(obsolete) The game of skittles.kjelsasite(mineralogy, obsolete) A variety of monzonite, similar to larvikite.klandidateAlternative letter-case form of Klandidate.klanswomanAlternative letter-case form of Klanswoman.klappvisor(rare) Alternative form of klappvisier.klebsiellaAny of the genus Klebsiella of rod-shaped bacteria, which cause many diseases in humans.kleemanite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and zinc.klementite(mineralogy) A variety of thuringitekleptarchyKleptocracy; rule by one or more thieves.kleptocratA ruling figure in a kleptocracy.kleptogyny(zoology) A mating strategy in which a male copulates with a female in a harem while the owner of the harem is not paying attention.klezmerish(informal) Resembling klezmer (Jewish folk music).klinometerArchaic form of clinometer.klinotaxis(biology) movement towards a stimulus gradientklipdassieAlternative form of klipdas.klonciliumA judicial body in the Ku Klux Klan.klootchman(US, Canada, western dialects) Woman, wife (especially if Native American).klopemania(rare, archaic) A compulsion to steal; kleptomania.klutzinessThe quality of being klutzy, or being a klutz.knackinessThe quality of being knacky.knackwurstA highly seasoned scalded sausage made from beef, pork, and fatty tissue similar to a frankfurter, but shorter and thicker.knapbottleBladder campion.knapsackedsimple past and past participle of knapsackknauvshawlAlternative form of knawvshawl.knaveproofFor a system or body: protected, or designed to be proof against misuse or error; fail-safe.knawvshawl(Ireland, intransitive) to mutter or complain sullenlykneadingly(rare) In the manner of one who is kneading.kneeboardsplural of kneeboardkneebuckleA buckle that fastens the kneeband on a leg of a pair of knee breeches.kneecapperThe person who carries out kneecapping.kneejointsplural of kneejointkneelinglyIn a kneeling position.knemometerThe measuring device used in knemometryknemometryThe measurement of the distance between knee and heel when seated.knickknackAlternative spelling of knick-knack.knickpoint(geomorphology) Part of a river or channel where there is a sharp change in slope, such as a waterfall or lake.knifeblade(climbing) A kind of piton used in thin cracks.knifeboardA board on which knives are cleaned or polished.knifecraftThe skill or art of using a knife.knifecrime(UK, humorous) To stabknifemakerSomeone who makes knives.knifepointThe pointed end of a knife.knifeproofResistant to knives.knifesmithA cutler who makes knives.knifestoryA story told by storyknifing.knightable(rare) Worthy of knighthood.knightheadA bollard or bitt.knighthoodAn honour whereby one is made into a knight, and whereafter one is entitled to be called Sir.knightless(not comparable) Without a knight.knightlikeKnightly; bold, gallant, etc.knightlilyIn a knightly manner.knightlingA small or petty knight.knightmare(chess, humorous, informal) A figurative nightmare involving a knight, e.g. a crushing knight move or a hopeless situation involving a knight.knightressAlternative form of knightess.knightshipThe honor bestowed that makes someone a knight.knightwise(pertaining to moving over a square grid) Two steps in the vertical direction and one step in the horizontal direction, or vice versa, with each move, in the manner of a chess knight.knitaholic(informal) A knitting enthusiast.knobbinessThe state or condition of being knobby.knobbliestsuperlative form of knobbly: most knobblyknobheadedHaving a knobby head.knobkerrieAlternative form of knobkerry.knobkierie(South Africa) A fighting stick, usually with a knob on the end.knockdownsplural of knockdownknockingly(rare) With a knocking sound or motion.knockkneedAlternative form of knock-kneed.knockmeterA device for measuring the intensity of engine knock.knockproofPreventing or reducing the occurrence of engine knock.knockstone(mining) A block upon which ore is broken up.knockwurstAlternative spelling of knackwurst.knottinessThe state of being knotty.knowledgesplural of knowledgekochkarite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral silver gray mineral containing bismuth, lead, and tellurium.koeksister(South Africa) A traditional Afrikaner confection consisting of a deep-fried twisted or plaited doughnut dipped in syrup immediately after cooking.koenimbine(organic chemistry) A particular organic compound found in the leaves of the curry tree (Murraya koenigii).koettigiteAlternative form of köttigite.kogelmogelAlternative form of kogel mogelkohlrabiesplural of kohlrabikohutuhutuA tree of New Zealand, Fuchsia excorticata, bearing edible purple berries.koilocyticOf or relating to koilocytes.koinobiont(biology, of a parasitoid) Whose host continues to feed and grow after parasitization.kolbeckite(mineralogy) A scandium phosphate mineral.kolinskiesplural of kolinskykolkhosnikAlternative form of kolkhoznik.kolkhoznik(Soviet Union) One who works on a kolkhoz.kolkwitzia(botany) A plant of the former genus Kolkwitzia.kolloxylinA form of pyroxylinkomarosideA particular steroid glycoside.komarovite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic mineral containing calcium, fluorine, hydrogen, manganese, niobium, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and titanium.komatiiticOf, pertaining to, or containing komatiitekomboskini(Christianity) A rope of usually 33, 50 or 100 knots, used in meditative prayer in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic tradition, to count one's recitations of the Jesus Prayer.kommunalkaA communal apartment in the former Soviet Union, typically shared by several families. Each family has a room and the kitchen, bathroom, and toilet are shared.koneyackerAlternative spelling of coniacker.konimetersplural of konimeterkoninckite(mineralogy) A tetragonal mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and phosphorus.koniometerAlternative form of konimeter.kookaburraAny of several species of kingfishers in the genus Dacelo.koolakamba(obsolete) A purported hybrid species of chimpanzee and gorilla.koolokambaAlternative form of koolakamba.korephilia(rare) Erotic attraction of a woman or older female toward young girls.korophiliaSexual attraction to boys or young men.korroboreeAlternative form of corroboree.kosmochlor(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic emerald green mineral containing chromium, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.kosmotropeA kosmotropic solventkosmotropyThe condition of being kosmotropickotehineri(sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker locks his opponents arm at the biceps then twists him around and down.kotomolide(organic chemistry) The lactone (3Z,4S)-4-hydroxy-5-methylidene-3-octylideneoxolan-2-one that has anticancer propertieskotukutukuA tree of New Zealand, Fuchsia excorticata, bearing edible purple berries.kotulskite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal mineral containing bismuth, palladium, and tellurium.kotyliskos(historical) A small Ancient Greek vase with a small foot and with or without handles.koukoulion(Christianity) A traditional headdress worn by monks of the highest degree in the Eastern Orthodox Church.koulibiacaA Russian dish of salmon, rice etc. cooked in puff pastrykraemeriid(zoology) Any fish in the family Kraemeriidae, the sand gobies.kraisslite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-trapezohedral mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.kransekageA cake constructed from a stack of rings of decreasing diameter, each made of marzipan, egg whites and sugar.kransekakeSynonym of kransekage.krantikari(India) A revolutionary.krasnovite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal pale blue mineral containing aluminum, barium, carbon, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and phosphorus.kratocracy(political science) A government established by the forceful or cunning seizure of power and maintained by strength.kremersite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing chlorine, hydrogen, iron, nitrogen, oxygen, and potassium.krennerite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal creamy white mineral containing gold and tellurium.kribergite(mineralogy) A triclinic white mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur.kriegspielA board game used to train military tactics and strategy.kriophorosSynonym of criophore.kritocracyAlternative form of critocracy.krugerrandAlternative letter-case form of Krugerrand.kryptonate(inorganic chemistry) To infuse a solid with krypton gas (especially with radioactive krypton-85).kryptonideA binary compound of kryptonkryptonite(figuratively) The one weakness of something or someone that is otherwise invulnerable.krytocracyMisspelling of critocracy.kubihineri(sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker wraps one hand around his opponent's neck and grips his arm with the other; he then forces his opponent down by twisting his neck.kubisagari(dated) A chronic endemic disease of Japan, characterized by dimness of vision, diplopia, ptosis, and paralysis of certain muscles.kudologistOne who engages in kudology.kudriavite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic dark reddish gray mineral containing bismuth, cadmium, indium, iron, lead, manganese, selenium, and sulfur.kugelblitz(theoretical physics) A concentration of light so intense that it forms an event horizon and becomes self-trapped, forming a black hole.kulturwortAlternative letter-case form of Kulturwort.kumberbundObsolete spelling of cummerbund.kummelweckA bread roll (typically a Kaiser roll) sprinkled with koshering salt and caraway seeds, often served with thinly sliced roast beef, popular in western New York.kummerbundDated spelling of cummerbund.kunsthalleA facility that holds temporary art exhibitions, typically with loaned works.kurdaitchaAn aboriginal evil spirit; a sorcerer.kuriologicAlternative form of kyriologic.kurrajongsplural of kurrajongkusachiite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal black mineral containing bismuth, copper, and oxygen.kusarigamaA Japanese martial arts chain weapon that consists of a kama (the Japanese equivalent of a sickle), on a length of kusari (metal chain) with a heavy fundo (iron weight) at the end; a chain sickle.kushikatsuA Japanese dish of deep-fried skewered meat and vegetables.kusimanselAlternative form of cusimanse.kutorginid(zoology) Any brachiopod in the family Kutorginidae.kutznerideAny of a group of cyclic hexadepsipeptides present in actinomycetes of the genus Kutzneria of actinobacteria.kwangosideA particular steroid glycoside.kwerekwere(South Africa) A foreign visitor to a township.kyanophyllAlternative form of cyanophyll.kymatologyThe study of wave motion.kymographsplural of kymographkymographyThe use of a kymograph.kymoscopicRelating to the kymoscope.kynophobiaAlternative form of cynophobia.kynuramine(organic chemistry) A particular propiophenone.kynurenine(organic chemistry) A metabolite, 2-amino-4-(2-aminophenyl)- 4-oxo-butanoic acid, that is an intermediate in the conversion of tryptophan to niacin.kyotorphin(biochemistry) A neuroactive dipeptide which plays a role in pain regulation in the brain.kyphometerA device used to measure kyphosis (curvature of the spine)kyriarchalRelating to kyriarchy.kyriologickyriologicalkytoplasmaSynonym of nucleoplasm.
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