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kaafirAlternative form of kafir.kabaabAlternative form of kebab.kabakaThe title of the king of Buganda.kabalaAlternative spelling of Kabbalah.kabana(Australia) A spicy smoked Australian salami, made from pork and beef.kabayaAlternative spelling of kebaya.kabeleA village commune in Ethiopia.kablam(onomatopoeia) The sound of a loud explosion; pow, blam, bang.kabneyA silk scarf worn as part of the gho.kabobsplural of kabobkabook(mineralogy) A clay ironstone found in Sri Lanka.kaboomThe sound of an explosion, typically seen in comic strips or heard in a light-hearted conversation.kabosuThe juicy citrus fruit of Citrus sphaerocarpa, often used in Japanese food. It is grown primarily in Ōita Prefecture.kabosy(music) A wooden box-shaped guitar-like musical instrument, most commonly with six strings and characterized by the use of partial frets, originating in traditional Malagasy music.kabsahAlternative form of kabsa.kabuki(US, figuratively, by extension) A stylized, pretentious, and often hollow performance; (especially) political posturing.kabuliA particular variety of cultivated chickpea.kabuniA traditional Albanian cold dessert of rice fried in butter, mutton broth, and raisins, seasoned with salt, sugar, cinnamon, and ground cloves.kabure(pathology) A form of schistosomiasis caused by infection with Schistosoma japonicum.kabutoA traditional Japanese military helmet, especially worn by samurai.kacapi(music) A box zither with an open bottom, played by plucking, originating in traditional Sundanese music, especially tembang sunda and pantun sunda.kaccha(Sikhism) An undergarment worn by baptized Sikhs, one of the five Ks.kackle(ornithology) A low raspy noise accompanied by head jerks, used to signal appeasement in some species.kadaifAlternative form of kataifi.kadala(India) Chickpeas.kadamb(India) Alternative form of kadam (“tropical tree”).kadans(music) cadence rampakadayaThe tree Sterculia urens.kadhaiAlternative form of karahi (“cooking vessel”).kafala(Islam) A form of Islamic adoption in which the child is not regarded as a true child of the adoptive parents.kafanaA tavern-restaurant-shop in various Balkan stateskafeelAn employment sponsor in the kafala system.kafferAlternative form of kaffir.kaffir(countable, offensive) In Islamic contexts, a non-Muslim.kaffleAlternative form of coffle.kafilaAlternative form of cafila.kaftanA long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean.kagomeKagome Kagome, a Japanese children's game.kagoolAlternative spelling of cagoule.kagoulAlternative form of cagoule.kaguanA mammal, the colugo.kaguraA kind of Shinto theatrical dance in Japan.kahika(rare) Synonym of kahikatea.kahili(Hawaii) A feather standard mounted on a pole, as traditionally used in Hawaii on ceremonial occasions.kahuna(Hawaii) A priest or priestess of the traditional Hawaiian religion.kaibunA form of Japanese palindrome.kaidanA traditional Japanese ghost story or horror story.kaikai(Nigeria) Nigerian ginkailanBrassica oleracea var. alboglabra, a long, blue-green vegetable with thick, glossy stems and leaves typically eaten in Chinese and particularly Cantonese cooking.kaimakAlternative spelling of kaymak.kainga(New Zealand, now chiefly historical) A Maori village.kainicOf or pertaining to kainic acid or its derivatives.kainit(archaic) Salts of potassium used in the manufacture of fertilizers.kaipenA Laotian snack made from freshwater green algae.kaiqueAlternative form of caique.kairosA time when conditions are right for the accomplishment of a crucial action; the opportune and decisive moment.kajari(India) A Hindustani classical music genre of folk songs and dance.kajiraA female sexual submissive who follows Goreanism.kajiri(India) Alternative form of kajari.kajmakAlternative spelling of kaymak.kakahiEchyridella menziesii, the New Zealand freshwater mussel.kakahoA reed (Chionochloa conspicua), native to New Zealand.kakapoA large flightless parrot, Strigops habroptilus, with greenish plumage, that is nocturnal and native to New Zealand.kakkakThe yellow bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis).kakuro(games) A type of number puzzle, similar to a crossword but with numbers. Each "clue" is the sum of the digits to be placed in its group of squares, and no digit can be repeated within a group.kalachTraditional East Slavic bread shaped like a padlock or various kinds of wheels. Other Slavic nations have similar but not identical types of pastry, e.g. Czech or Slovak koláč/koláč, Polish kołacz, Bulgarian колач (kolač), Serbo-Croatian колач/kolač, etc.kalaga(art) An embroidered appliqué tapestry made of silk, flannel, felt, wool and lace, indigenous to Myanmar (Burma).kalangAlternative form of kalong.kalasaAlternative form of kalasha.kalashAlternative form of kalasha.kalian(mineralogy) Containing potassium.kalide(chemistry) An alkalide with potassium as the anion.kaliedAlternative form of kaylied (“drunk”).kalima(Islam) the formal content of the shahada (declaration of faith): لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا ٱللَّٰهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ ٱللَّٰهِ (lā ʔilāha ʔillā llāhu muḥammadun rasūlu llāhi) "There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah."kaliphAlternative spelling of caliph.kalium(obsolete) potassium.kaliyaA Sri Lankan curry made with eggplant, plantain, and potato.kallah(Judaism) A meeting of yeshiva students for discussion and studying.kalmiaAny plant in the taxonomic genus Kalmia.kalong(archaic) A fruit bat, especially the black-eared flying fox (Pteropus melanotus).kalpakAlternative spelling of calpack.kalpisA kind of Ancient Greek water jug.kalugaHuso dauricus, a sturgeon of the Amur river basin in northeast China and southeast Russia.kalukiAlternative form of kalooki.kalutaDasykaluta rosamondae, a carnivorous nocturnal marsupial of the Pilbara region of Western Australia.kamadoA traditional Japanese wood- or charcoal-fired earthen vessel used as a stove or oven.kamahiA New Zealand tree Weinmannia racemosakamalaA small or medium-sized tree (Mallotus philippensis) in the spurge family, found in Asia and Australia.kamaniA tree of the species Calophyllum inophyllum.kamatzA Hebrew nikud vowel sign, shaped like a small uppercase T, which is written beneath a letter to indicate an /a/ sound (or, in Ashkenazi pronunciation, an /o/ sound).kameesA long, loose shirt or blouse worn in some South Asian and Islamic countries.kameezAlternative spelling of kamees.kamelaAlternative form of kamala (“dyestuff”).kamias(Philippines) bilimbikamiitGreenlandic sealskin boots.kamilaAlternative form of kamala (“dyestuff”).kamishThe reed Phragmites communiskamoraThe diacritic ̑ ( ̑) in the Old Cyrillic alphabet to indicate a plural, used on vowels, stressed or not stressed, in particular on о; not to be confused with the palatalization mark ҄ used on certain consonants.kamote(Philippines) Alternative form of camote.kampyoDried shavings of calabash used in Japanese cuisine.kamsinAlternative spelling of khamsin.kanagi(India) A bag for wheat or seeds, made from plant materials.kanakaA person of Hawaiian descent.kanalsplural of kanalkanban(countable) A card containing a set of manufacturing specifications and requirements, used to regulate the supply of components.kanchoA prank among children in East Asia in which one's fingers form the shape of a gun and one tries to ram them into the anal region of an unsuspecting person.kandakA unit in the Afghan army that works in cooperation with American forces.kandic(soil science) Being or relating to a soil horizon with an accumulation of iron and aluminium oxides and low-activity silicate clays.kandys(historical) A kind of three-quarter-length Persian coat, originally a leather cloak with sleeves worn by men, but later a garment worn by Athenian women.kanghaAlternative spelling of kanga (Sikh comb)kangriA small wicker-covered clay pot containing hot coals, worn under clothing in Kashmir to warm the skin.kaniwaA goosefoot of species Chenopodium pallidicaule, native to the Andean region, and similar in character and uses to the closely related quinoa.kanjis(rare) plural of kanjikankarDetrital or residual calcium carbonate, rolled and often nodular, formed in soils of semi-arid regions.kankieA North African form of bread made from maize flourkankleAlternative spelling of cankle.kanoneAn expert skier.kanoonAlternative spelling of qanun.kanpyoAlternative form of kampyo.kantara unit of weight used in Eastern Mediterranean countries, varying from place to place (44.93 kg in Egypt)kanthaA form of embroidery in parts of South Asia, used to make cushions and quilts.kantonAlternative form of canton.kanukaKunzea ericoides, the white tea tree of Australia and New Zealand, which can grow at high altitudes and in close proximity to geothermal features such as fumaroles.kaolinA fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, papermaking, etc.kaonic(physics) Of, or pertaining to, kaons.kapalaA cup made from a human skull and used in tantric rituals.kapana(Namibia, uncountable) barbecued meat, especially as street food.kapota(Judaism) A long black coat worn on certain occasions by members of the Chabad movement.kappal(historical) A ship, especially a square-rigged vessel with top and top-gallant masts.kappelSynonym of yarmulke.kappieA kind of Afrikaner bonnet.kapukaGriselinia littoralis, a tree of New Zealand.kaputtAlternative spelling of kaput.karabe(obsolete) amber; bitumenkarackA very large naan, intended for sharing by a group eating balti food.karada(BDSM) An intricate rope structure tied around the body.karahiA deep circular vessel resembling a wok, traditionally of cast iron, used in South Asian cuisine.karaitAlternative spelling of krait.karaka(Vedic astrology) A significator.karamuThe feast eaten as part of Kwanzaa celebrations.karassA network or group of people who are somehow affiliated or linked spiritually.karate(transitive, informal) To attack (somebody or something) with karate or similar techniques.karatsplural of karatkardar(India, historical) An agent of the government in Sindh.kareaoSynonym of supplejack.karela(India) Momordica charantia, the bitter melon or bitter gourd.kariteA shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa).karkeyObsolete spelling of khaki.karkun(British India) A record keeper involved in the administration of the pargana.karmasplural of karmakarmicOf or pertaining to karma.karnalA large, straight brass ceremonial trumpet played in parts of Northern India and Nepal.karnaya long trumpet or horn made of brass or copper, used as a traditional instrument in Uzbekistan and other parts of Central AsiakaroidAlternative form of karroid.karoosplural of karookaroroA seagull (Larus dominicanus) found on the coasts of New Zealand and many other coasts of the Southern Hemisphere.kaross(South Africa) A treated animal-skin cloak or blanket with the hair still left on.karpas(Judaism) A traditional ritual dish eaten at Passover, consisting of a vegetable (typically celery or parsley) dipped in salt water or other liquid.karree(South Africa) A plant root that is powdered and fermented to produce honey beer.karrenA small-scale ribbed and fluted erosion feature formed by differential solution from acidic water.karrisplural of karrikarrooAlternative form of karoo.karseyAlternative form of khazi: a lavatory; a toilet.karstsplural of karstkartel(politics) A Belgian political cartel.karterOne who takes part in the sport of karting.karukaA kind of pandanus, Pandanus julianettii (and possibly also Pandanus brosimos), grown in New Guinea for its edible nuts.karuna(Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism) Compassion; mercy.karvelObsolete spelling of carvel.karyon(cytology) The nucleus of a cell.karzeyAlternative form of khazi (“toilet”).kasaya(Buddhism) A monastic robe worn by ordained Buddhist monks and nuns.kasbahAlternative spelling of casbah.kasekoA musical genre from Suriname, a fusion of African, European and American styles.kasernA military barracks, especially of the US military, in Germany.kasher(Judaism, transitive) To render kosher.kashgaA large building among indigenous Alaskan peoples, used for councils, general business, and accommodation for guests.kashimA traditional, large, semisubterranean men's communal house of the Yup'ik, Inuit, and Deg Hit'an Athabaskans, in which communal and ceremonial events are hosted.kashuaAlternative form of cachua (“type of dance”).kasidaAlternative form of qasida (“type of poem”).kasiriAlternative form of caxiri (“alcoholic drink made from manioc/cassava”).kasrahAlternative form of kasra.kastenplural of kastkastom(Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, cultural anthropology) Traditional beliefs and values held, and culture practised, in modern times in Melanesia.kasuyuA traditional axe-like weapon from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.katana(weaponry) A type of Japanese longsword, having a single edge and slight curvature, historically used by samurai and ninja.kataraAn Indian push dagger with an H-shaped handle, used predominantly ceremonially, and rarely as a weapon.kathakOne of the eight classical dance forms of India.kationArchaic spelling of cation.katipoA venomous spider, Latrodectus katipo, endemic to New Zealand.katjapArchaic form of ketchup.katkopPart of a loaf of bread.katmonDillenia philippinensis, a tree endemic to the Philippines, whose fruit is known as the elephant apple.katoeyAlternative form of kathoey.katogo(Uganda) A traditional breakfast dish consisting of a sauce containing legumes and offal to which a staple such as cassava or matoke (“mashed boiled bananas or plantains”) is added, all cooked in the same pot.katsap(slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) A Russian, especially from a Ukrainian perspective.katsupArchaic form of ketchup.kattan(India, historical) The waste selvage in silk weaving, used for stringing ornaments.kattar(India, religion, Hinduism) Strict, rigid, fundamentalist, especially in terms of religious belief.kattha(India) catechukaurieAlternative form of cowrie.kaurisplural of kaurikausia(historical) A flat hat used in the ancient kingdom of Macedonia.kavadiAn arched wooden structure carried on the shoulders by Malaysian Hindus as a form of penance to Murugan.kavain(organic chemistry) A kavalactone with anticonvulsive properties.kavanaAlternative form of kavanah.kavassA Turkish armed policeman or courierkaviarArchaic form of caviar.kavikaThe Malay apple, Syzygium malaccense.kawaii(chiefly in the context of Japanese culture, ACG) Cute, adorable.kawainAlternative form of kavain.kawaka(New Zealand) A New Zealand tree, Libocedrus plumosa.kawali(Philippines) frying pankayaksplural of kayakkayambA flat musical instrument made of reeds or stems filled with seeds, used in the Mascarene Islands.kayles(uncountable, obsolete or dialect) The game of skittles or ninepins.kaymakA creamy dairy product, similar to clotted cream, made in the Balkans, Turkey, the Middle East, Central Asia, Iran, Afghanistan, and India. It is made from the milk of water buffalos in the East or of cows in the West.kayoedsimple past and past participle of kayokayoesplural of kayokaypoh(Singapore, Malaysia, slang) Being a busybody, prying into the business of others.kayserA unit of wavenumber in the CGS system of units, equivalent to the number of waves in one centimeter.kazaamUsed to show that something appears by magickazoosplural of kazookbytesplural of kbytekeasarObsolete form of Kaiser.kebabsplural of kebabkebayaA traditional blouse worn by women in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, and Southern Thailand.kebbehAlternative form of kibbeh.kebeleThe smallest administrative unit of Ethiopia, contained within a woreda.keberoA type of double-headed drum used in Eritrea, Sudan and Ethiopia.keblahAlternative form of qibla.kebyarA style of gamelan music based on a five-tone scale, with marked changes in tempo.kecapiAlternative form of kacapi.kechapArchaic form of ketchup.keckedsimple past and past participle of keckkeckle(nautical) To wind rope or chains around (a cable etc.) to protect its surface from friction, abrasion, or ice.kecksyThe hollow stalk of an umbelliferous plant, such as the hemlock.kedaniA mite of species (Trombicula akamushi), found in Japan.keddah(India) An elephant trap; an enclosure constructed to entrap wild elephants.kedgedsimple past and past participle of kedgekedger(archaic, nautical) A small anchor; a kedge.kedgesplural of kedgekeeill(chiefly Isle of Man, historical) A small monastic cell or chapel (especially during the pre-modern period).keekarAlternative form of kikar (“kind of tree”).keekerAn inspector of the hewers in a coal mine.keeledsimple past and past participle of keelkeeler(nautical) One who works on a barge or keel.keelie(Scotland, Northern England) A sparrowhawk or kestrel.keenedsimple past and past participle of keenkeenercomparative form of keen: more keenkeenlyIn a keen manner.keeperOne who keeps (retains) something.keevesplural of keevekeezerA kegerator made from a converted chest freezer.kefalaAlternative form of kafala.keffel(Wales, obsolete) A horse.kegelsplural of kegelkegfulAs much as a keg will hold.kegger(slang) Synonym of keg party.kegler(US, Singapore, slang) A ten-pin bowling player or enthusiast.kegmegAlternative form of cagmag.kehayaAlternative form of kehya.keight(obsolete) simple past of catchkeirin(cycle racing) A form of track cycling originating in Japan, where riders must initially race behind a motorised pace-setter, the derny.keishiA Japanese police superintendent.keitai(Japan) A mobile phone or smartphone.kekuliSynonym of quiggly hole.kekunaThe flowering plant Canarium zeylanicum.kelimsplural of kelimkellerA beer cellar in Germany or Austriakellet(nautical) A weight placed on an anchor to stop it dragging.kelliaplural of kellionkellinArchaic form of khellin.keloid(pathology) A hard raised growth of scar tissue at the site of an injury.kelong(Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia) A wooden offshore platform for fishermen found in Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore.kelper(slang, dated) A Falkland Islander, native to the Falkland Islands.kelpie(Celtic mythology) A malevolent shapeshifting spirit, most often in the form of a horse, believed to haunt the rivers and lochs of Scotland.kelsonAlternative spelling of keelson.kelter(British dialectal, US, chiefly in the negative) Archaic form of kilter (“(good) condition, form, or order; fettle”).kelvinOne degree of difference on this scale, as a unit interval.kemariAn ancient Japanese ball game, still played in modern times, in which players cooperate to try to keep a deerskin ball in the air.kembedsimple past and past participle of kembkembenA torso wrap historically worn by women in Indonesia.keming(typography, Internet slang, humorous) Improper kerning.kemiricandlenut, Aleurites moluccanus or Aleurites moluccanakemonoA Japanese or Japanese-style anthropomorphic animal character.kempasA Malaysian tree Koompassia malaccensis; the hardwood of this treekemperOne who kemps, or strives, for superiority; a champion or knight-errant.kemple(Scotland) The size of a standard load of straw, approximately 450 pounds.kempul(music) A set of pitched hanging knobbed gongs used in gamelan music.kenareAlternative form of kenareh (“kind of rug”).kencurcutcherry, Kaempferia galangakenesaAn Eastern European or Persian Karaite synagogue.keningMisspelling of kenning.kenkeyA West African staple food made from a ball of boiled and fermented dough, usually maize, wrapped with husk or large leaf.kennedsimple past and past participle of kenkennelA house or shelter for a dog.kennerOne who kens or knows.kennetA small hunting dogkenongA large, high-pitched gong in gamelan music.kensho(sumo) Prize money given to encourage rikishi by sponsors.kentalAlternative form of quintal.kentiaAny palm tree in the genus Howea.kentleAlternative form of quintal.kenyte(dated, mineralogy) A form of trachydolerite lava from Mount Kenya.kephirAlternative spelling of kefir.kepingpresent participle and gerund of kepekeponeA carcinogenic insecticide related to mirex, used between 1966 and 1975 in the US for ant and roach baits.kepperArchaic form of kipper (“a salmon after spawning”).kerabuA Malaysian salad dressed with lime juice, sugar and chillikerana(music) A long Persian trumpet.kerbau(Malaysia, Brunei) A water buffalo.kerbedsimple past and past participle of kerbkerbsyAlternative form of kerby (“ball game”).kereru(New Zealand) The New Zealand pigeon (species Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae).kerfedsimple past and past participle of kerfkeriah(Judaism) The ritual tearing of one’s clothes while in mourning, now typically the wearing of a torn black tie or ribbon.kerion(medicine) A response condition to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection, usually presenting itself as raised, spongy lesions.keriteA compound in which tar or asphalt combined with animal or vegetable oils is vulcanized by sulphur, the product closely resembling rubber; formerly used as an insulating material in telegraphy.kerlixA white gauze dressing (bandage).kermes(countable) Any of several insects of the genus Kermes.kermisplural of kermikernalMisspelling of kernel.kernedHaving part of the face projecting beyond the body or shank; -- said of type.kernei(music) A Kyrgyz wind musical instrument like a horn with no mouthpiece or playing apertures. (a kind of karnay)kernelThe core, center, or essence of an object or system.kernos(historical) A pottery ring or stone tray to which are attached several small vessels for holding ritual offerings in Ancient Greece.keroid(medicine) A thick overgrowth of tissue on severe burns.kerriaA deciduous shrub with five-petalled yellow flowers, of species Kerria japonica, sole species in the genus Kerria.kerseyA type of rough woollen cloth.kersieObsolete form of kersey.keslopThe stomach of a calf, prepared for rennet.kestin(medicine, historical) An antiseptic, antipruritic, and analgesic agent comprising trinitrophenol combined with resorcinol, ammonium chloride, orthoboric acid, and formaldehyde.ketate(obsolete, organic chemistry) An ether derived from the enol form of a ketoneketenaA form of kebeleketene(organic chemistry) the parent compound of this class, CH₂=C=O, an unstable, reactive colourless gaskethibAlternative form of ketiv.kethivAlternative form of ketiv.ketide(organic chemistry) Any organic compound containing adjacent methylene and carbonyl functional groups.ketine(chemistry) Any of a series of organic bases obtained by the reduction of compounds related to the nitrogenous radical NOH of the ketones. Typically, they are unstable oily substances with a pungent odor.ketjakA form of Balinese musical drama featuring rhythmic, percussive chanting.ketmiaAlternative form of ketmie.ketmieOther species of hibiscusketoicRelating to ketosis or ketoacidosisketole(organic chemistry) indoleketone(organic chemistry) A homologous series of organic molecules whose functional group is an oxygen atom joined to a carbon atom—by a double bond—in a carbon-hydrogen based molecule.ketose(biochemistry) A saccharide containing a ketone functional group.ketsupDated form of ketchup.kettle(cooking) A vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food, usually metal and equipped with a lid.kevlar(countable, US, slang, military) A piece of personal protective equipment made from Kevlar, such as a helmet or a vest.kevork(slang, intransitive) To commit suicide.kewickThe call of a female tawny owl.keyageAlternative form of quayage.keyakiAn Asian tree, Zelkova serrata.keybedThe support structure of the key of a piano or other keyboard instrument upon which the key rests when fully depressed.keybit(cryptography) A binary digit forming part of a cryptographic key.keycapThe part of a key (on a keyboard) that is pressed by the user, as opposed to any electromechanical unit underneath.keyersplural of keyerkeyfobAlternative spelling of key fob.keygen(computing) A small program used to generate a license key used to unlock a trial version of software illegitimately.keyingpresent participle and gerund of keykeyite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic azure mineral containing arsenic, cadmium, calcium, copper, hydrogen, manganese, oxygen, and zinc.keyman(India) A workman who checks a railway track for faults, and who carries a keying hammer.keymapA collection of keymappings.keypadA small board with keys primarily used for tactile input into a machine.keypal(dated) The email equivalent of a penpal; someone with whom to exchange email for the simple joy of communicating.keyset(computing, databases) A set of keys (unique identifiers) used to distinguish the rows of data being traversed by a cursor.keytar(music) A relatively lightweight keyboard or synthesizer supported by a strap around the neck and shoulders, as a guitar is supported by a guitar strap.keytopSynonym of keycap.keyway(dentistry) A slot into which a precision attachment (a key) is fitted.kgotlaAny of several types of public meeting in a Botswana village, especially one involving a gathering of tribal elders.khabarAlternative form of kubber.khabri(India) police informerkhadagA Mongolian khata (ceremonial scarf).khadarAlternative form of khaddar.khadir(India) The recent alluvial bordering a large river.khagan(historical) A khan of khans, a ruler of a khaganate; (the holder of) an imperial rank used among certain Turkic and Mongolian peoples, equal in status to an emperor.khainiA form of chewing tobacco used in India, containing slaked lime.khakanSynonym of khan (“Tartar ruler”).khakeeObsolete spelling of khaki.khakisplural of khakikhalamAlternative spelling of xalam.khalatA type of native gown worn in parts of Central Asia, historically awarded as a robe of honor.khalifAlternative form of caliph.khaman(India) An Indian food, visually similar to cake and compositionally similar to dhokla, made from a batter of gram flour (from chickpeas), cooked by steaming.khamsaAlternative form of hamsa.khanda(India, Sikhism) A double-edged sword from India, used ceremonially in Sikhism.khangaAlternative form of kanga (African garment)khanjiAn innkeeper, a proprietor of a khan or caravansarai.khankaAlternative form of khanaqah.khanum(historical) Female equivalent of khan.khapolAlternative form of pakol.kharaj(Islam) A kind of individual Islamic tax on agricultural land and its produce.kharif(South Asia) Of crops: cultivated and harvested during the monsoon season.kharja(poetry) The final refrain of a muwashshah.kharkiObsolete spelling of khaki.khatagAlternative form of khata (“ceremonial scarf”).khatakAlternative form of khata (“ceremonial scarf”).khatamA Persian style of marquetry.khatib(Islam) A person who delivers the khutbah.khatnaSynonym of khitan.khatun(now historical) A lady or wife in certain Central Asian communities.khayalAlternative form of khyal.khazer(US, slang) A pig; a greedy person.khedahAlternative form of keddah (“elephant trap”).kheddaAlternative form of keddah (“elephant trap”).khederAlternative spelling of cheder.kheemaAlternative spelling of keema.kheera(India) cucumberkhelatAlternative form of khalat.khellaThe plant Visnaga daucoides (syn. Ammi visnaga).khennaArchaic form of henna.khilatAlternative form of khalat.khilimAlternative spelling of kilim.khimarA long veil worn by Muslim women as part of hijab.khirajAlternative form of kharaj.khirkaAlternative form of khirkah.khitonAlternative spelling of chiton (“Ancient Greek tunic”).khlongA canal on the central plain of Thailand.kholahIndian jackal (Canis aureus indicus).kholop(historical) A feudally dependent person in Russia between the 10th and early 18th centuries.khomok(music) A type of drum from Bangladesh, incorporating a plucked string.khomusAlternative spelling of komuz.khoumsA subdivision of the Mauritanian ouguiya. 5 khoums equal one ouguiya.khulanAlternative form of koulan.khurli(India, Pakistan) A manger or trough for cattle, made from mud.khurmaAn Indian dessert made of fried dough coated in sugar.khurtaAlternative spelling of kurta.khutbaAlternative form of khutbah.khutirAlternative form of khutor.khyber(Cockney rhyming slang) Ellipsis of Khyber Pass (“the arse”).kiaatsplural of kiaatkiamoy(Philippines) A snack made from salted dried plums.kiangsplural of kiangkianseMisspelling of kinase.kibbehA form of dumpling, from the Levant, made of spiced lamb and bulgur wheat.kibbleTo grind coarsely.kibblyResembling or characteristic of kibbles (coarse-ground grain etc.).kibeisplural of kibeikibitz(intransitive) To make small talk or idle chatter.kiblahAlternative form of qibla.kibosh(British, slang, obsolete, rare) Bosh, nonsense.kiboze(Internet) To search the Usenet newsgroups for a text string, particularly one's name or nickname, especially with the intention of posting a follow-up, as popularized by James "Kibo" Parry.kibseyAlternative form of kipsy (“basket”).kichela sweet cracker or cookie in Jewish cuisinekickedsimple past and past participle of kickkickeeOne who is kicked.kickup(uncountable) Material thrown upward by the wheels of a moving vehicle.kidcom(informal, television) A sitcom designed for children.kiddawAlternative form of kiddow.kiddedsimple past and past participle of kidkiddelAlternative form of kiddle (kind of fishweir)kidderOne who kids, or teases light-heartedly.kiddie(slang, often attributive) A child.kiddleA kind of fishweir resembling a wattle or fence.kiddly(Cornwall, historical) Synonym of kiddlywink (“type of pub”).kiddomThe world of kids; kids collectivelykiddosplural of kiddokiddow(UK, dialect, archaic) The guillemot.kidfic(countable, fandom slang) A fanfic which focuses on a character, and possibly their partner(s), raising a child or children.kidlet(colloquial) A child.kidlit(slang) books written for children or young adultskidnap(transitive) To seize or detain a person unlawfully and move or conceal them; sometimes for ransom.kidneyAn organ in the body that filters the blood, producing urine.kidult(informal, marketing, sociology) An adult who participates in youth culture and activities traditionally intended for children.kidvid(informal) Video material produced for children.kiekieFreycinetia banksii, a high-climbing shrub of New Zealand.kierieA traditional club used as a weapon by certain indigenous groups of South Africa.kikepaA Hawaiian garment like a sarong.kikiam(Philippines) steamed and pan-fried elongated beancurd rolls over meatloaves of meat (usually ground pork) and vegetables, served as streetfood snack or dish toppingkikoisplural of kikoikildeeAlternative form of killdeer.kilergAlternative form of kiloerg.kileysplural of kileykilhigA short pole used as a lever to direct the fall of a tree during logging.kilianA type of ice dance performed by a pair of skaters side-by-sidekillahPronunciation spelling of killer.killas(Cornwall) clay slatekilledsimple past and past participle of killkilleeOne who is killed.killerOne who or that which kills.killowAn old unit of measure for grain, used in Constantinople.killutAlternative form of khalat.kilnedsimple past and past participle of kilnkilohmAlternative spelling of kiloohm.kiltedHaving on a kilt.kilter(card games, chiefly poker) A hand of playing cards which is useless.kiltieA shoe having a fringed tongue or fringed extra piece that lies over the tongue.kimbabAlternative form of kimbap.kimbapA Korean dish of steamed white rice and other ingredients rolled in sheets of dried laver seaweed and served in bite-size slices.kimchi(countable, slang, ethnic slur, derogatory) A Korean person.kimmerAlternative form of cummer.kimonaAlternative form of kimono.kimonoA long robe-like garment in Western fashion, which may be open at the front, loosely inspired by the Japanese garment.kimura(combat sports) An armlock where the implementer isolates the opponent's arm and torques the shoulder in order to cause pain or injury.kinakoA type of roasted soybean flour.kinaraA candle holder used in Kwanzaa celebrations.kinase(biochemistry, organic chemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that transfer phosphate groups from high-energy donor molecules, such as ATP, to specific target molecules (substrates), in a process termed phosphorylation.kinateAlternative form of quinate.kincobIndia silk brocaded with flowers in silver or gold.kindercomparative form of kind: more kindkindesplural of kindekindie(music) A style of children's music that melds the sensibility of the singer-songwriter with themes aimed at children under 10 years old.kindle(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).kindlyHaving a kind personality; kind, warmhearted, sympathetic.kindofMisspelling of kind of.kindom(Yorkshire, obsolete) Synonym of kingdom.kinemaA Nepali dish of fermented soybean, resembling natto.kineme(linguistics) In kinesics, a group of movements with an associated meaning, analogous to a phoneme in spoken language.kinetyA row of granules at the base of a cilium.kingesplural of kingekingieAny of several Australian game fish, typically an amberjackkingly(not comparable) Of or belonging to a king or kings; exercised by a king.kinhinIn Zen practice, the walking meditation practiced between zazen sessions.kininsplural of kininkinistAlternative letter-case form of Kinist.kinjalAlternative form of kindjal.kinkedBent or twisted into a tight curl.kinker(circus, slang) A performer in a circus.kinkin(obsolete) Alternative form of kilderkin.kinkle(ambitransitive) To kink.kinkly(obsolete) Liable to kink or curl; kinky.kinkobAlternative form of kincob.kinnah(Judaism) Any of the dirges or elegies traditionally recited by Jews on Tisha B'Av to mourn the destruction of both the First and Second Temple in Jerusalem and other tragedies in Jewish history, including the Crusades and the Holocaust.kinner(in representations of Amish speech) Children.kinnie(sometimes derogatory) An otherkin, especially a fictionkin.kinnorA stringed instrument of the Israelites.kinoid(immunology) An immunogenic preparation containing a biologically inactivated cytokine, used experimentally as a form of vaccination to induce the production of antibodies against overproduced cytokines in several immune-related conditions (e.g. systemic lupus erythematosus, AIDS and Crohn's disease).kinoin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of steroidal glycosides present in the gum of the kino treekinome(genetics) The set of all kinases expressed in a cell or contained in a genome.kinoneArchaic form of quinone.kinoylAlternative form of quinoyl.kinredObsolete form of kindred.kintalAlternative form of quintal.kintarAlternative form of qintar (“unit of measure”).kinura(music) A kind of organ stop with a quacking or buzzing sound.kinyan(Judaism) A legal agreement.kiondoA handwoven handbag made from sisal with leather trimmings, indigenous to the Taita, Kikuyu and Kamba tribes of Kenya.kiosksplural of kioskkipfelA type of crescent-shaped biscuit or bread roll.kippah(Judaism, clothing) The cloth skullcap or yarmulke traditionally worn by male Jews.kippasplural of kippakippen(dialectal) A piece of small firewood or kindling; dibberkipperA split, salted and smoked herring or salmon.kippinAlternative form of kippen.kipple(colloquial) Useless items; junk; clutter; (originally) a force of entropy.kipsieAlternative spelling of kipsy.kipuka(geology) A zone of unharmed land completely surrounded by lava flows.kirana(India) convenience storekirbeh(historical) An animal-skin bag used to carry water in the Middle East.kirinsplural of kirinkirked(Scotland) Having attended church for the first time after a wedding, birth, or other significant event.kirner(mining, Scotland) A hand-operated jumper.kirpan(Sikhism) A ceremonial sword that must be worn at all times by baptized Sikhs, and one of the five Ks.kirsch(often capitalized) A clear brandy made from black cherries: kirschwasser.kirtanA call-and-response chant performed in India's devotional traditions.kirtleA knee-length tunic.kisbet(fashion, wrestling) A pair of loose-fitting leather trousers worn by wrestlers in Turkish oil wrestling competitions.kishkaAlternative spelling of kishke.kishkeA dish made from stuffed intestine.kishon(rare) A measure used in the Isle of Man, similar to a peck.kismatAlternative spelling of kismet.kismetFate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny.kispetAlternative spelling of kisbet.kissar(music) A five-stringed lyre used in Nubia, Abyssinia, and northern Africa.kissedsimple past and past participle of kisskisseeOne who is kissed.kisselAlternative spelling of kisel (“type of dessert”).kisserOne who kisses.kissesplural of kisskissle(transitive) To smother with kisses; kiss repeatedly; kiss.kissraAlternative form of kisra (“Sudanese bread”).kiswah(Islam) The cloth that covers the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.kitbag(military, UK) A large cylindrical holdall.kitcatAlternative form of kit-cat.kitchaan unleavened bread typical of Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisinekitfoxRare form of kit fox.kithulAlternative form of kittul.kitingSynonym of kiteboarding.kitishResembling or pertaining to a kite (the bird of prey).kitkatAlternative form of kit-cat.kitomeThose supposed parts of a microbiome that were introduced as contaminants from the kit used in analysis.kitschOf art and decor: of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.kitset(New Zealand) A kit; a set of components to be assembled into a structure.kittedsimple past and past participle of kitkittee(historical) A piece of partially split bamboo, once used to crush the hand as a form of torture in India.kitteh(Internet slang, neologism) A cat, chiefly in a lolcat-type picture.kittelA white linen or cotton robe worn by religious Ashkenazi Jews on holidays, in the synagogue, or at home when leading the Passover seder.kittenA young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).kitterA person or company that manufactures kits.kittieAlternative spelling of kitty (“young cat”).kittle(transitive, Scotland and Northern England) To tickle, to touch lightly.kittulA palm of species Caryota urens, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia that yields a sap from which sugar can be made.kiviakIn Greenland, traditional food made from fermented raw auk flesh stuffed inside a hollowed-out seal's body.kiviaqAlternative form of kiviak.kivverA fish, Lepomis gibbosus.kiwaid(zoology) Any member of the Kiwaidae.kiwanoA horned melon.kiyomiA sweet Japanese hybrid citrus fruit.kizamiA shredded form of nori used in Japanese dishes.kkoktuA Korean funerary figure believed to protect, serve and care for the deceased in the immediate afterlife.klatchAn informal social gathering, especially one held over coffee for the purpose of conversation.klaxonA loud electric alarm or horn, especially as used in automobiles in the early 20th century.klepht(historical) An anti-Ottoman insurgent living in the mountains when Greece was a part of the Ottoman Empire.klepto(slang) Of or pertaining to an individual who suffers from kleptomania.klerenAlternative form of clairin (“Haitian drink resembling rum”).klerinAlternative form of clairin (“Haitian drink resembling rum”).kleros(historical) A plot of agricultural land granted to a citizen under the cleruchy system.klesha(Hinduism, Buddhism) A mental state, such as fear or ignorance, that clouds the mind and leads to unwholesome actions.klicksplural of klickklinesthird-person singular simple present indicative of klineklippeA geological feature of thrust fault terrains.kliros(Christianity) The section of an Eastern Orthodox or Eastern Catholic church dedicated to the choir.klongsplural of klongkloochAlternative form of klootch.klothoA transmembrane protein, a novel β-glucuronidase, that, in addition to other effects, provides some control over the sensitivity of the organism to insulin and appears to be involved in aging.kludge(informal) Any construction or practice, typically crude yet effective, designed to solve a problem temporarily or expediently.kludgy(colloquial) Sloppy, hasty, shoddy, or inelegant.klugeyAlternative form of kludgy.klunkyAlternative form of clunky.kluskiNoodles prepared in an ethnic Polish manner; specifically, thin strips of dough, as opposed to filled shells.klutzy(slang, derogatory) Awkward, clumsy or socially inept.knacksplural of knackknacky(UK, dialect) Having a knack; cunning; crafty.knadelAlternative spelling of knaidel.knafahAlternative form of kanafeh.knaggyHaving many protuberances, knobs or knots; knotty, rough or rugged.knaidlAlternative spelling of knaidel.knappy(obsolete) Having knaps; full of protuberances or humps; knobbyknarlyAlternative form of gnarly.knarry(obsolete) knotty; gnarledknaursplural of knaurknavesplural of knaveknawedsimple past and past participle of knaw (“to gnaw”)knawelA low, spreading weed of the genus Scleranthus, especiallyknaydlAlternative spelling of knaidel.kneadsthird-person singular simple present indicative of kneadkneeleObsolete form of kneel.kneelo(Australia, slang) A kneeboarder.kneelsthird-person singular simple present indicative of kneelkneesyAmorous touching of each others kneeskneidlAlternative spelling of knaidel.knellsplural of knellkneydlAlternative spelling of knaidel.knicks(British, colloquial) Knickers.knifedHaving been cut or stabbed with a knife.kniferSomeone who sells knives.knifesthird-person singular simple present indicative of knifeknight(by extension) An armored and mounted warrior of the Middle Ages.knitch(archaic, dialectal) A small bundle.knivedsimple past and past participle of kniveknivesplural of knifeknobbyResembling a knob.knocko(slang) Synonym of narco (“narcotics control officer”).knocksplural of knockknocky(colloquial) Tending to knock.knollsplural of knollknollyHaving knolls; replete with knolls.knottyOf string or something stringlike: full of, or tied up, in knots.knoutsplural of knoutknowed(nonstandard, often used by non-native speakers) simple past and past participle of knowknowerAgent noun of know: one who knows.knowneObsolete spelling of known.knowst(archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of knowknubbylumpy; knobblyknucksplural of knuckknurlyGnarled or knotty; hard and misshapen.knurry(obsolete) knottyknyghtObsolete spelling of knight.koaitaAlternative form of coaita.koalasplural of koalakoauau(music) A small Māori flute, ductless and notchless, with three to six fingerholes.kobaldAlternative form of kobold.kobaltObsolete form of cobalt.kobang(historical Japanese numismatics) Alternative form of koban.kobeneA brick-red ceremonial cloth worn in parts of Africa.kobokoA kind of whip from Nigeria. Also referred to as a horse whipkobold(German folklore) A mischievous elf or goblin, or one connected (and helpful) to a family or household.kobongA totem animal, among certain indigenous Australian peoples.kobzarAn itinerant Ukrainian bard, often blind, who played the kobzakodama(Japanese mythology) A type of Japanese tree spirit.kodkodA small South American feline, Leopardus guigna.kodomo(attributive) Japanese manga or anime specifically made for childrenkoelie(South Africa) Alternative spelling of coolie.kogiid(zoology) Any whale in the family Kogiidae.koheinAlternative form of cohen.kohempA fibre made from kudzu stems.kohledDecorated with kohl.kohuhuPittosporum tenuifolium, a small evergreen tree endemic to New Zealand.koinonAn association or federation of distinct city-states with shared political institutions and citizenship.kojang(historical) A former unit of weight in Indonesia, varyingly equal to 27, 28 or 30 pikols.kokakoA wattlebird of the genus Callaeas endemic to New Zealand.kokama(Bechuana) A gemsbok.kokihi(New Zealand) Tetragonia tetragonioides, a leafy ground cover with edible leaves.kokodaA raw fish salad in Fijian cuisine.kokomoSynonym of Blyth's hornbill.kokoon(uncommon) A tree of the genus Kokoona.kokopuAny of various fish of the genus Galaxias, endemic to New Zealand.kokujiAny of the kanji characters invented in Japan.kokumiA taste, recognised by some Japanese researchers, associated with certain γ-L-glutamyl peptides which activate a calcium-sensing receptor also sensitive to glutathione.kolaceAlternative spelling of kolache.kolachA type of pastry that holds a portion of fruit or cheese, surrounded by a puffy cushion of supple dough.kolhozAlternative form of kolkhoz.kolivaA dish made of sweetened boiled wheat, optionally mixed with nuts and spices, and used in Eastern Orthodox rituals to commemorate the dead or at slava.kolkozAlternative spelling of kolkhoz.kollel(education, Judaism) An institute for full-time advanced study of the Talmud and rabbinic literature.kolpikA type of traditional headgear worn in families of many Hasidic rabbis, by unmarried children on Shabbat and by rabbis on special occasions. It is made from brown fur (as opposed to a spodik, worn by Polish Hasidic dynasties, which is fashioned out of black fur).komastA drunken reveller, especially as depicted in Ancient Greek art.komfytAlternative form of konfyt.kommosA set of lines that alternate between an actor (or actors) and the chorus.komodoAlternative letter-case form of Komodo.konakiA shrine for the Anastenaria.konekeA farm vehicle used in New Zealand that has wheels in the back like a cart and runners in front like a sledge.konfyt(South Africa) A South African jam or fruit preserve.kongsi(Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia) A benevolent organization of popular origin found among overseas Chinese communities for individuals with the same surname.konhouAlternative spelling of konghou.koniniThe New Zealand shrub Fuchsia excorticata; the berry of this plantkoniteAlternative form of conite.konjacA foul-smelling plant grown in Asia, Amorphophallus konjac.konjakAlternative form of konjac.konkan(card games) Alternative form of conquiankonkeeAlternative form of kenkey.kontor(historical) One of the four chief trading posts of the Hanseatic League that enjoyed a great degree of legal autonomy; located in Bruges, London, Bergen and Novgorod.kontraSynonym of bugarija.koodoo(dated) Alternative spelling of kudu.koojahAlternative form of cooja.kookie(childish) A kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae).kookooAlternative form of kuku.kookryObsolete form of kukri.koolie(Australia) A merle-coated Australian breed of working dog, originally bred for herding sheep.kootee(India, archaic) A house.kootooObsolete spelling of kowtow.kooyah(US, Great Basin and Northwestern dialects) Valeriana edulis, or the large, internally bright yellow, edible root of this plant, which tastes and smells like tobacco until cooked, when it becomes sweet.koozieA thermal insulation sleeve for cans or bottles.kopeckAlternative spelling of kopek.kopeksplural of kopekkopeshAlternative form of khopesh.kopjesplural of kopjekopotiAnisotome aromatica, a plant of New Zealand.koppieAlternative form of kopje.koraitAlternative spelling of krait.korban(Islam) a ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal at Eid ul-AdhakordaxAlternative form of cordax.korkirAlternative form of corcur.korlanNephelium hypoleucum, a tropical tree of the Sapindaceae family.korona(historical) The replacement currency of the Austro-Hungarian krone in Hungary after World War I.korunaThe currency of the Czech Republic, divided into 100 hellers.korunyplural of korunakorzecAn old Polish dry measure, a bushel: in the early 19th century, it was 128 litres in Warsaw and 501.116 litres in Kraków.kosekiA Japanese family registry, recording the births, deaths, marriages, etc. in a particular household.kosher(Judaism) Fit for use or consumption, in accordance with Jewish law (especially relating to food).kosmosArchaic form of cosmos.kotare(New Zealand) The kingfisher Halcyon sanctakotekaA penis sheath, usually made from a dried gourd, traditionally worn by the men of certain ethnic groups of New Guinea.kothonan Ancient Greek cosmetic container with folded-over rim.kotthuAlternative form of kottu.kotuku(New Zealand) The white heron Egretta alba.kotwalThe local police chief or magistrate of a town or city in India or the East Indies.kotyle(chiefly historical) Synonym of cantharus (“a kind of ancient Greek and Roman cup”).koudou(dated) Alternative spelling of kudu.kouftaAlternative spelling of kofta.koulakAlternative form of kulak.koulanA subspecies of onager (Equus hemionus), Equus hemionus kulan.koumisAlternative form of koumiss.koumysAlternative form of koumiss.kouraianimate statues of beautiful maidens, forged out of gold by the divine smith Hephaistos, who attended the Olympian godskouroiplural of kouroskourosA sculpture of a naked youth in Ancient Greece, the male equivalent of a kore.koussoAn Ethiopian rosaceous tree whose flowers were used as a vermifuge, of species Hagenia abyssinica.kowariA small carnivorous rat-like marsupial, Dasyuroides byrnei, endemic to the dry grasslands and deserts of central Australia.kowhaiAny of several small woody legume trees in the genus Sophora native to New Zealand that have yellow flowers. The national flower of New Zealand.kowrieAlternative spelling of kauri.kowtow(figuratively) To grovel, act in a very submissive manner; to show obeisance to (someone or something) in such a manner; to bow.koyangAlternative form of kojang (“former unit of weight”).kraitsplural of kraitkrantz(in South Africa) An encircling or overhanging wall of rock.krater(historical) An ancient Greek vessel for mixing water and wine.kratomA tree, Mitragyna speciosa, endemic to Southeast Asia.kratonA Javanese or Balinese royal court or palace.krautsplural of krautkreeseDated form of kris.kresolArchaic form of cresol.kretekA cigarette containing clove as well as tobacco, originating from Indonesia.krewesplural of krewekrishi(India) Agriculture; husbandry.kritikIn formal debating, an argument that challenges a certain mindset or assumption made by the opposing team, often from the perspective of critical theory, rather than dealing directly with the topic under debate.kriyasplural of kriyakronenplural of kronekronerplural of kronekronorplural of kronakronurAlternative spelling of krona.kroonsplural of kroonkropek(Philippines) prawn crackerskrubutRafflesia arnoldii, a plant with very large flowers.krupukAn Indonesian (Javanese) cracker, made from tapioca flour, salt, ground shrimps and various traditional spices.ktetorOne who funds the building or reconstruction of an Eastern Orthodox church or monastery.ktitorAlternative form of ktetor.kubasa(Canada) A smoked pork sausage with garlic, originating in Eastern Europe.kubbehAlternative form of kibbeh.kubber(India, archaic) News.kubing(music) A type of Jew's harp, of Filipino origin, most often made of bamboo.kubongThe flying lemur Cynocephalus variegatuskubutzA Hebrew nikud diacritical mark (ִ◌ֻ) in the form of three diagonal dots underneath a letter. Kubutz is pronounced as Modern Hebrew /u/, like the vowel “o” in “moon”.kucchaAlternative spelling of kutcha.kuchay(Philippines) garlic chives; Chinese chives (Allium tuberosum)kuchenAny of several types of cake, typically eaten with coffee.kuduroAn energetic, danceable style of music originating in Angola, combining local styles like semba with influences from Caribbean music, especially zouk and soca.kuduruAlternative spelling of kuduro.kuffarplural of kafirkufiyaAlternative form of keffiyeh.kujangA sword-like weapon that originates from the Sundanese region in West Java, Indonesia.kukang(archaic) Nycticebus coucang, the Sunda slow loris.kukupa(New Zealand) The New Zealand pigeon.kukuriAlternative spelling of kukri.kulackAlternative form of kulak.kulaksplural of kulakkulangAlternative form of koulan (“kind of onager”).kulchaA type of leavened bread from northern India, made with wheat flour and usually eaten with chole.kulhad(India) A small clay teacup, typically served at railway stationskulichA tall, cylindrical Eastern European Easter bread, traditional in the Orthodox Christian faith.kuloloA Hawaiian dessert made from baked or steamed grated taro corms and either coconut meat or coconut milk.kulthiA bean grown for food or horse fodder, the horse gram, Macrotyloma uniflorum.kulturGerman culture or civilization, especially seen as authoritarian or racist during the period of world wars (1914-18 and 1939-45)kumara(New Zealand) The sweet potato.kumari(Hinduism, chiefly Nepal) A living goddess; a prepubescent girl worshipped as a manifestation of divine female energy.kumaruAlternative spelling of coumarou.kumbhaA piece of Indian pottery symbolizing the womb and fertility.kumbukSynonym of arjuna (“type of tree”).kumera(New Zealand) sweet potatokumissAlternative spelling of koumiss.kumiszAlternative spelling of koumiss.kumiteThe aspect of karate in which a person trains against an adversary, using the techniques learned from the kihon and kata.kumkumA red powder, made from saffron or turmeric, used ceremonially by Hindu women to make various markings on the body, especially the tilak.kummelA German caraway liqueur.kunafaAlternative spelling of kanafeh.kundruA gherkin-like vegetable, an ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis), from Southern India and Indo-China.kunefeAlternative form of kanafeh.kungfuAlternative spelling of kung fu.kungwiA teacher of sexual topics in the Swahili unyago ritual.kunkarAlternative form of kankar.kunkurAlternative form of kankar.kunshiAlternative form of junzi, used in Japanese contexts.kupunaA grandparent or elder.kurashAny one of several types of wrestling, historically practised in Central Asia.kurchiThe tree Holarrhena pubescens.kurganA prehistoric burial mound once used by peoples in Siberia and Central Asia.kurkarA kind of calcareous sandstone, common in Israel.kurkul(historical) A rich or supposedly rich peasant, targeted during Soviet collectivization, especially in the context of Ukraine or Ukrainians; a kulak.kurortA health resort, especially one in a German-speaking country or in the area of the former Soviet Union.kurper(South Africa) The freshwater fish Sandelia capensiskurratEgyptian leek; considered a variety of Allium ampeloprasum (Allium ampeloprasum var. kurrat) or a species Allium kurratkurtasplural of kurtakurtid(zoology) Any nurseryfish in the family Kurtidae.kurtisplural of kurtikurumaA prawn of species Marsupenaeus japonicus.kurushAlternative form of kurus.kushtiA sacred girdle worn by Zoroastrians.kuskusSynonym of kuskus grass.kuspuk(originally) An Alaska Native (traditionally Yup'ik) garment worn on the upper body as an overshirt on top of a parka (“long jacket with a hood”).kutcha(South Asia) Imperfect, makeshift; ramshackle, second-rate.kuttabSynonym of maktab.kuttarAlternative form of katara (“type of dagger”).kutwalAlternative form of cutwal.kuvaszA dog of the Kuvasz breed.kuylakA knee-length women's dress worn in Uzbekistan.kuzhalA type of double reed musical instrument used in Kerala, India.kvetchTo whine or complain, often needlessly and incessantly.kvevriA large earthenware vessel originally from Georgia, used for the fermentation and storage of wine, often buried below ground level or set into the floors of large wine cellars.kvitchAlternative spelling of kvetch.kvitelAlternative form of kvitl.kvutza(Judaism) A Jewish communal settlement, primarily in Israel before it became a modern state.kwachaMalawi's major currency unit, equivalent to 100 tambala.kwaggaObsolete spelling of quagga.kwailoAlternative form of gweilo.kwaito(South Africa, music) A style of music featuring words chanted over house music, originating in Johannesburg during the 1990s.kwangaA type of Congolese pap made from maniockwanzaThe currency of Angola, symbol Kz, divided into a hundred cêntimos.kyanol(organic chemistry, obsolete) Aniline.kyaungA kind of Buddhist monastery in Burma/Myanmar.kyboshAlternative spelling of kibosh.kydellObsolete spelling of kiddle.kykeonAn Ancient Greek drink made mainly of water, barley and herbs. Closely tied to Demeter and the seasonal celebrations of Crete.kyliesplural of kyliekylinsplural of kylinkyloesplural of kyloekyngesplural of kyngekyodaiA high-ranking member of the yakuza, accountable to the shatei gashira.kyogen(uncountable) A form of traditional Japanese theatre, once performed alongside noh as a comic intermission.kyoungA Buddhist monastery in Burma.kyphosThe convex prominence of kyphosis.kyriesplural of kyriekythedsimple past and past participle of kythe
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