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kabalistsplural of kabalistkabbalismAlternative form of cabalism.kabbalistOne who studies Kabbalah.kabballahAlternative spelling of Kabbalah.kabeljauw(South Africa) Synonym of Atlantic cod (“Gadus morhua”)kabeljouwAlternative form of kabeljou.kabillion(slang, hyperbolic) An unspecified large number (of).kabukalliThe South American plant Goupia glabra.kabuliyat(India) A written agreement.kachakbarA people smuggler who helps refugees to leave Afghanistan.kachcheriThe government department that administrates a district in Sri Lanka.kachumberAn Indian salad of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and sometimes chili peppers.kadaitchaAlternative form of kurdaitcha.kadomatsuA traditional decoration consisting of pine boughs and other plant cuttings placed in pairs in front of a home for Japanese New Year.kadoomentA Barbadian festival held on the first Monday in August, involving parades of bands wearing costumes.kaemferolAlternative form of kaempferol.kaffiyehsplural of kaffiyehkafirness(rare) The quality of being kafirkafkatrapAlternative letter-case form of Kafkatrap.kagurabueA kind of transverse bamboo flute with six or seven holes from Japan.kahikateaDacrycarpus dacrydioides, a coniferous tree endemic to New Zealand.kahikatoa(New Zealand) Leptospermum scoparium, the manuka.kahlerite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-dipyramidal mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and uranium.kaikawaka(New Zealand) Libocedrus bidwillii, the New Zealand cedar, an evergreen coniferous tree.kaikomako(New Zealand) Pennantia baylisiana, a rare tree of New Zealand.kailkennyA variety of rumbledethumps using cream instead of butter.kainosite(mineralogy) Synonym of cenosite.kairoline(organic chemistry) An organic base obtained from quinoline, resembling kairine and used as a febrifuge.kairomone(biochemistry, ecology) Any substance produced by an individual of one species (often an insect) that benefits the recipient which is of a different species but is harmful to the producer.kaiserdomThe dignity, rank or office of a kaiser; the state of being a kaiser.kaisonianA performer of kaiso music.kaiwhiria(New Zealand) Parsonsia capsularis, a climbing plant endemic to New Zealand.kajillion(slang, hyperbolic) An unspecified large number (of).kajukenboA hybrid martial art from Hawaii, with elements of karate, judo, jujutsu, kenpo, and boxing.kakawahieParoreomyza flammea, an extinct Hawaiian honeycreeper.kakemonos(uncommon) plural of kakemonokakkalide(organic chemistry) An isoflavonoid glycoside present in the flowers of Pueraria lobata.kakocracy(dated, uncommon) Rule or government by the worst of the people.kakogenicAlternative form of cacogenic.kakotopiaAlternative form of cacotopia.kalakukkoA traditional Savonian food made from fish and pork baked inside a loaf of bread.kalamansiAlternative form of calamansi.kalamkaria type of hand-printed cotton cloth from IndiakalanchoeAny of the genus Kalanchoe of tropical, succulent flowering plants.kalderetaA goat stew from the Philippines, commonly made with vegetables and liver paste.kalimotxoAlternative spelling of calimocho.kallilite(mineralogy) A mixed sulphide of nickel and bismuth.kallitypeAn early photograph produced using an organic salt of iron, preferably the ferric oxalate.kalotropeA device invented by Thomas Rose that produces the optical illusion of transforming images by means of two concentric wheels moving in opposite directions.kalsilitea rare mineral, a form of KAlSiO₄, found in volcanic rocks in parts of UgandakaluresisAlternative form of kaliuresis.kalureticAlternative form of kaliuretic.kaluszite(obsolete, mineralogy) Synonym of syngenite.kamachileAlternative form of camachile.kamachiliA fast-growing tree found in the tropics (Pithecolobium dulce) whose bark is used in tanning.kamacitic(mineralogy) Of or relating to kamacite.kamagraphThe special press used to create reproductions by kamagraphy.kamancheh(music) A long-necked stringed instrument (a spike fiddle) with a bowl-shaped body, traditionally featuring three silk strings but now more often four metal ones, played with a bow, common among the peoples of the Caucasus, Anatolia and the Near East.kamarbandObsolete spelling of cummerbund.kamebanin(organic chemistry) An antitumor ent-kaurenoid isolated from Isodon kameba.kamenchehAlternative spelling of kamancheh.kamikazesplural of kamikazekamiokite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal pyramidal iron black mineral containing iron, molybdenum, and oxygen.kampferolAlternative form of kaempferol.kampyliteAlternative form of campylite.kanamycin(pharmacology) A broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic from a Japanese soil streptomyces (Streptomyces kanamyceticus), used to treat severe bacterial infections and tuberculosis.kancheong(Singlish, Manglish) Alternative form of kan cheong.kangalang(Guyana) A ruffian; also, an unprincipled person.kangaroosplural of kangarookangoorooObsolete form of kangaroo.kanikanikAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kanonaite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal greenish black mineral containing aluminum, manganese, oxygen, and silicon.kantharosAlternative form of cantharus (“ancient drinking-cup”).kaolinateAny salt or ester of kaolinic acid.kaoliniseAlternative spelling of kaolinize.kaolinite(mineralogy) A common hydrous aluminosilicate mineral found in sediments, soils and sedimentary rocks, Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄; one of the kaolin group of minerals.kaolinize(transitive) To convert into kaolin.kaparringA wooden-soled sandal worn by Malays in South Africa.kappacismfaulty pronunciation of the consonant /k/kappamakihosomaki sushi with a cucumber fillingkaputness(rare) The state, quality, or condition of being kaputkarabinerAlternative spelling of carabiner.karaburanA hot dusty northeasterly wind in the Tarim Basin in Central Asia.karajishiA guardian lion figure found in Chinese and Japanese art.karanteenA saltwater fish of any of several varieties found in the waters near southern Africa.karateistA person who does karate.karatekasplural of karatekakaratemanA male practitioner of karate.karmalessWithout karma.karnikaraSynonym of mayeng (“Pterospermum acerifolium”).karpatite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing carbon and hydrogen.karrozzinAlternative spelling of karozzin.kartoffel(rare, in German context) A potato.karyocyte(cytology) Any cell that has a nucleuskaryogamy(biology) The fusion of two nuclei within a cell, especially as the second stage of syngamy.karyogram(genetics) A graphical representation of a karyotype.karyology(biology, medicine) The study of the nuclei of cells, especially with regard to the chromosomes which they contain.karyomereA saclike vesicle containing a small portion of the nuclear material after atypical mitosiskaryonideAlternative form of caryonide.karyoplotA plot / graph of the karyotypes in a genomekaryosome(cytology) The chromatin material inside a cell nucleus when the cell is not undergoing mitotic division.karyotype(genetics) The observed characteristics (number, type, shape, etc) of the chromosomes of an individual or species.karyotypy(biology) The property of having the same chromosomal characteristics.kasanosin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of azaphilones present in genus Talaromyces of fungi.kasheringpresent participle and gerund of kasherkashinite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal light gray mineral containing iridium, rhodium, and sulfur.kashkavalA group of various traditional yellow cheeses from Turkey and the Balkans.katabasesplural of katabasiskatabasis(mythology, literature) A mytheme or trope in which the hero embarks on a journey to the underworld.katabatic(meteorology, of airflow) Downslope on a mountainside.katabolicAlternative form of catabolic.katafront(meteorology) A weak frontal condition in which warm-sector air sinks relative to colder air.katalysisAlternative form of catalysis (preferring the older Greek etymological base rather than the Latin.)katalyticAlternative form of catalytic.katanosin(medicine) Any of a class of cyclic depsipeptide antibiotics isolated from bacteria of the genus Lysobacter.kataphoraAlternative form of cataphora.kataplexyAlternative form of cataplexy.kataptronMisspelling of katoptron.katashiroA traditional Japanese paper doll, used as a talisman to perform a certain form of self-purification.katastateAlternative form of catastate.katatoniaAlternative form of catatonia.katatonicAlternative form of catatonic.kathakalia spectacular lyric dance drama of southern India performed with acrobatic energy and highly stylized pantomime.katharobe(biology) An organism that lives in pure water, or water of very low organic content.katharsisArchaic spelling of catharsis.katharticAlternative form of cathartic.katoptronsplitfin flashlightfish (Anomalops katoptron)kauranoid(organic chemistry) Alternative form of kaurenoid.kaurenoicRelating to kaurenoic acid or its derivativeskaurenoid(organic chemistry) Any of a group of derivatives of kaurenoic acid that have antimalarial activitykayadanda(Hinduism, Buddhism) complete control over one's bodyskayakableNavigable by kayak.kazabaikaA short fur-lined cloak or jacket.kazillion(slang, hyperbolic) An unspecified large number (of).kazoolikeResembling or characteristic of a kazoo.kebablikeResembling or characteristic of a kebab.kecamatanA district in Indonesia.keelboatsplural of keelboatkeelhaulsthird-person singular simple present indicative of keelhaulkeepalive(electronics, communication) A short message sent by one device to another to check that the link between the two is operating, or to prevent this link from being broken due to inactivity.keeperess(literary) A female keeper.keepsakesplural of keepsakekeercheefObsolete form of kerchief.keerfullyPronunciation spelling of carefully.keeshondsplural of keeshondkeffekillAlternative form of keffekil.keffiyehsplural of keffiyehkegeratorA refrigerator adapted for storing and serving beer from a keg.keiretsusplural of keiretsukeliximab(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody used in treating severe chronic asthma.kelosomia(medicine, rare) A rare congenital malformation of the chest wall leading to protrusion of the abdominal or thoracic viscera; sternal cleft.kelyanite(mineralogy) A trigonal-pyramidal mineral containing antimony, bromine, chlorine, mercury, and oxygen.kelyphite(mineralogy) A substitution mineral found surrounding garnet in peridotites.kempferolAlternative form of kaempferol.kenhsuite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal canary yellow mineral containing chlorine, mercury, and sulfur.kennelledsimple past and past participle of kennelkennelmanA person employed to look after kennels.kennetjie(South Africa) The short stick used in this game.kenotheme(mathematics) An intersection of n hypersurfaces in an n-dimensional projective spacekenotoxin(biochemistry, obsolete) A supposed toxin thought to be generated by exertion and to cause fatigue.kenozooid(biology) A small bryozoan heterozooidkentrogonA parasitic larval form of a Sacculina barnacle.kephalineArchaic form of cephalin.keplerianAlternative letter-case form of Keplerian.keratinicSynonym of keratinous.keratitis(pathology) Inflammation of the cornea.keratocan(biochemistry) A protein that is important to the transparency of the cornea.keratosesplural of keratosiskeratosicRelating to keratosis.keratosis(medicine) The condition of having keratin growing on the skin.keratoticRelating to keratosis.kerblooeyAlternative form of kablooie.kerbsidesplural of kerbsidekerbstone(British spelling) A paving stone that forms part of a kerb.kerchered(obsolete) Covered, or bound round, with a kercher.kerchiefsplural of kerchiefkerectomySynonym of keratectomy.kerflewieAlternative form of kerflooey.kerflooey(US, slang) kaputkerfuffle(chiefly Commonwealth, informal) A disorderly outburst, disturbance, commotion, or tumult. [from 19th c.]kerfuffly(rare) Characteristic of a kerfuffle.kermesite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing antimony, oxygen, and sulfur.kernelate(chemistry) A salt of the acids derived from a kernel oil.kernelingpresent participle and gerund of kernelkerneliseAlternative form of kernelize.kernelize(computing) To produce, or to undergo kernelizationkernelledHaving a kernel.kerosenesplural of kerosenekerosinesplural of kerosinekerotakis(obsolete, chemistry) An early distillation apparatus used by Hellenistic Egyptian alchemists in Alexandria.kersanton(mineralogy) A form of kersantitekersennehbitter vetch (Vicia ervilia)kersplode(informal, rare) Synonym of explode.kerwallopA sudden wallop or onrush.kerygmataplural of kerygmakerykeionA herald's staff.kesterite(mineralogy) A sulfide mineral with formula Cu₂(Zn,Fe)SnS₄.ketaminolA solution of a derivative of ketamine, typically for veterinary useketazolam(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug used to treat anxiety.ketchuppy(informal) Resembling or characteristic of ketchup.ketoacidsplural of ketoacidketoamide(organic chemistry) The amide of a keto acidketoamine(organic chemistry) Any compound that is both a ketone and an amineketocaine(pharmacology) A chemical compound, C₁₈H₂₉NO₂, used as an anaesthetic.ketoester(organic chemistry) Any ester that also contains a ketonic carbonyl group, especially an ester of a keto acidketogenic(biochemistry) Relating to ketogenesis.ketoimine(organic chemistry) Alternative form of ketimine.ketolatedModified by ketolationketolysis(biochemistry) The breakdown of ketones (formed by fatty acid oxidation)ketolytic(biochemistry) That causes the decomposition of ketonesketonemiaAn excess of ketones in the blood, sometimes associated with lipolysis.ketonemicPertaining to, or afflicted with, ketonemia.ketonuria(medicine) A medical condition in which ketone bodies are present in the urine.ketorolac(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug often used as an analgesic and antipyretic.ketosidicRelating to ketosides.ketosugarSynonym of ketose.ketosuria(pathology) The presence of ketones in the urineketotifenAn antihistamine drug used to treat allergic conjunctivitis.kettlefulAn amount sufficient to fill a kettle, particularly of a kettle used for cooking.kevazingoSynonym of bubinga (“timber of Guibourtia species”).keyboardsplural of keyboardkeybounce(computer hardware, electronics) Multiple recorded keystrokes from a single press of a key on a computer keyboard due to poor electrical contact.keybutton(dated) A key on a keyboard.keychainsplural of keychainkeyframerA software tool that automates keyframing.keyholderOne who holds the key for security reasons.keyholingpresent participle and gerund of keyholekeykeeperThe holder of a key.keylightsplural of keylightkeyloggerAlternative spelling of key logger.keymasterA person in charge of a key or keys.keynotersplural of keynoterkeyphrase(cryptography) A phrase used in encryption as a key, like a single keyword (password).keyseater(engineering) An instrument for keyseating.keysender(telecommunications) A device that transmits information about which buttons are pressed.keyserver(cryptography) In public key cryptography, the server that stores and distributes the public key files.keystonedsimple past and past participle of keystonekeystonesplural of keystonekeystream(cryptography) A stream of random or pseudorandom characters that are combined with the plaintext to produce a ciphertext.keystring(computing) Any string of characters that has key (high) importance, such as a keyword or a keyphrase, but not necessarily a word in all senses of that term (as for example a phone number, an alphanumeric or numeric sequence, or string of symbols).keystrokeThe act of pressing an input key; a keypress on a computer keyboard or a typewriter, or a similar input device.keyswitch(computing) A mechanical switch associated with a key on a keyboard.keytainerA small portable case for a person's keys.keytaristSomeone who plays a keytar.keyworker(UK) A social worker who helps to coordinate a patient's care and their social welfare, finances, career, etc.khademite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.khaganateAn empire comprising several khanates.khakanateAlternative form of khaganate.khakiweedA plant of species Alternanthera caracasana, native from Mexico to northern Argentina, common in waste spaces.khakkhara(religion) a monk's staff used especially by a Buddhist mendicant as a tool for begging or as a weaponkhaleefehObsolete form of caliph.khalifateAlternative spelling of caliphate.khamaseenAccording to the Turkish Calendar of Storms, a storm of three days, to be expected around February 1.khansamah(East India) A house-steward or native servant, being in charge of the kitchen and the food supplies.khansamanAlternative form of khansamah.khassadarA policeman in parts of AfghanistankhatchkarAlternative form of khachkar.khedivateThe region ruled by a khedive.khediviahAlternative form of khediva.khedivialOf or relating to a khedive.khitmagarAlternative form of khitmatgar.kholodetsA pork jelly or aspic traditionally eaten in Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.khorovadzArmenian barbecue.khramulyaAny one of several species of freshwater cyprinids in the genus Capoeta.khusimone(organic chemistry) An insect-repellent substance found in vetiver oil.khusitone(organic chemistry) A substance found in vetiver oil.khuushuurA Mongolian dish of fried dumplings filled with minced meat and seasoning.kibbitzerAlternative form of kibitzer.kibbutzerA member of a kibbutz; a kibbutznik.kibbutzimplural of kibbutzkibitzersplural of kibitzerkibitzingpresent participle and gerund of kibitzkickaboutAn informal amateur game of football/soccer.kickathon(informal) An event involving a lot of kicking.kickbacksplural of kickbackkickboardA small, buoyant board used to support a swimmer's upper body and arms while allowing free kicking movements.kickboxer(martial arts) One who practices the martial art of kickboxing.kickinessThe state or condition of being kicky.kickinglyWith kicking motions.kickplateA usually metal strip mounted at the base of a door to prevent scuffing.kickshawsplural of kickshawkickstandA levered bar that can be folded down from the frame of a bicycle or motorcycle to prop it upright when not being ridden.kickstartAlternative spelling of kick start.kickstoolA circular stool with small wheels used in libraries etc to reach high shelves; the wheels are made inoperative when a person stands on itkickwheelAlternative form of kick wheel.kiddified(informal) Made childish.kiddiness(informal) Childishness.kiddinglyIn a kidding manner; jestingly, jokingly.kiddiwinkAlternative form of kiddywink.kiddushesplural of kiddushkiddushin(Judaism) An engagement (promise to marry) between a man and a woman, made by themselves or by relatives.kiddywink(informal) A child.kidfucker(slang, derogatory, vulgar, offensive) A child molester.kidnapersplural of kidnaperkidnaping(US) present participle and gerund of kidnapkidnappedsimple past and past participle of kidnapkidnappeeOne who is kidnapped.kidnapperA person who kidnaps someone.kidstakes(Australia) childish behaviour; foolerykieselgurAlternative spelling of kieselguhr.kieserite(mineralogy) An evaporite, consisting of hydrated magnesium sulphatekievitone(biochemistry) A complex prenylated isoflavanol.kigilyakha pillar-like rock formation resembling tall monoliths.kikelover(Internet slang, derogatory, offensive, rare) A supporter of the Jews.kilderkinA small barrel.killeressa female killerkillerishLike or resembling a killer.killhouseAlternative form of kill house.killifishAny of a number of tiny fish in the Cyprinodontiformes order of ray-finned fish.killigrew(UK, Scotland, dialect, archaic) A bird, the red-billed chough.killinglySo as to kill; fatally.killingry(nonstandard) The systems and institutions which lead to killing, considered collectively.killinite(mineralogy) A form of spodumenekillologyThe study of the psychological and physiological effects of killing and combat on the human psyche.killsteal(video games) To kill a player while someone else is fighting them.kiloannum(uncommon) Synonym of kiloyear (“a thousand years”).kilobasesplural of kilobasekilobytesplural of kilobytekilocountOne thousand counts (of ionising radiation, typically per minute)kilocurieA unit equal to 1,000 curies.kilocycleA thousand cycles (of any periodic phenomenon).kilogauss(physics) A unit of magnetic field equal to 1,000 gausskilogramsplural of kilogramkilohertzA unit of frequency equal to one thousand cycles per second; one thousand hertzkilojoule(metrology) An SI unit of energy equal to 10³ joules. Symbol: kJkilokatal(metrology) An SI unit of catalytic activity equal to 10³ katals. Symbol: kkilolight(science fiction) a unit of velocity equal to one thousand times the velocity of lightkiloliterAlternative spelling of kilolitre One thousand liters.kilolitreA unit of volume equivalent to 1000 litres, and equal to one cubic metre. Symbol: kL or kl.kilolumenA unit of luminous flux equal to one thousand lumens.kilomaser(astronomy) An extragalactic water maser that is weaker than a megamaserkilometerUS spelling of kilometre.kilometre(metrology) An SI unit of length equal to 10³ metres. Symbol: kmkilomolesplural of kilomolekilopixelA thousand pixelskilopound(US, engineering, architecture) A non-SI unit of force equal to 1000 pounds-force.kilostere(dated) A unit equal to one thousand cubic metres.kilotonneAlternative spelling of kiloton.kilotrial(rare) A thousand trialskilovoltsplural of kilovoltkilowattsplural of kilowattkiltmakerA manufacturer of kilts.kimberlin(UK, historical) In Portland, Dorset, England, an outsider; somebody living on the island that wasn't born on the island.kimedashi(sumo) A kimarite in which the attacker bars or locks the opponent's arms by wrapping his own arms round them from the outside, then grabs one of the wrists and pulls up and in and then swings or marches his opponent backwards and out. An arm-barring force-out.kimographMisspelling of kymograph.kimzeyite(mineralogy) An isometric-hexoctahedral dark brown mineral containing aluminum, calcium, iron, oxygen, silicon, titanium, and zirconium.kinamycin(biochemistry) Any of a group of bacterial polyketide secondary metabolites containing a diazo group, known for their cytotoxicity.kindliestsuperlative form of kindly: most kindlykindlingsplural of kindlingkindnesseObsolete spelling of kindness.kindredlyCharacteristic of kindred; showing kinship.kinematic(physics) Of or relating to motion or to kinematics.kinemetry(physics) The measurement of the velocities of different parts of a complex system.kinescopeA recording of a television broadcast made by filming the screen of a monitor; a telerecording.kinescopyThe recording of a television broadcast by filming the screen of a monitor.kinesodic(archaic, physiology) Conveying motion; applied especially to the spinal cord, because it is capable of conveying both voluntary and reflex motor impulses while not being responsive to them.kineticalSynonym of kinetic.kinetosismotion sicknesskingbirdsplural of kingbirdkingboltsplural of kingboltkingdomedHaving a specified type or number of kingdoms.kingdomesplural of kingdomekinghoodsplural of kinghoodkingiside(organic chemistry) An iridoid glycoside related to aucubinkingliestsuperlative form of kingly: most kinglykingmaker(politics) Someone who has strong influence over the choice of a leader.kingpostsplural of kingpostkingshipsplural of kingshipkingsidesplural of kingsidekingsizedAlternative spelling of king-sized.kingsnakeAny of various colubrid snakes of the genus Lampropeltis.kingwards(especially chess) Towards a kingkingwoodsplural of kingwoodkinikinicAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kinikinikAlternative form of kinnikinnick.kininogen(biochemistry) Any of a set of proteins defined by their primary role as precursors for kininkinkajousplural of kinkajoukinkcoughAlternative form of chincough (“whooping cough”).kinkinessThe state of being kinky.kinkshame(transitive) To mock, shame, or condemn (a sexual preference or fetish).kinocidinAny of a group of antimicrobial chemokines associated with plateletskinociliaplural of kinociliumkinoplasman active protoplasm used to make filaments and mobile structures.kinoprene(organic chemistry) The pesticide prop-2-ynyl (2E,4E)-3,7,11-trimethyldodeca-2,4-dienoate that is an insect juvenile hormone mimickinosseur(Internet slang, 4chan slang) A person who watches and appreciates films, especially those considered kino.kinsfolksplural of kinsfolkkinslayer(rare, mostly in fantasy fiction) One who slays his or her own kin; a parricide.kinsmanlyCharacteristic of a kinsman.kinswomanA female relative.kinswomenplural of kinswomankinzigite(geology) A metamorphic schistose rock from Kinzig in GermanykiosklikeResembling or characteristic of a kiosk.kipperingpresent participle and gerund of kipperkippernut(archaic) Any of several kinds of earthnut.kippersol(South Africa) A South African tree of the genus Cussoniakipushite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic emerald green mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and zinc.kirbigripAlternative form of kirby grip.kirkgarth(Northern England dialect) A churchyard.kirkyardsplural of kirkyardkirsebaerDanish cherry brandy.kirtankarOne who performs a kirtan.kirwanite(mineralogy) A form of chlorite associated with basalt in the north of IrelandkismutgarAlternative spelling of khitmatgar.kissagramAlternative form of kissogram.kissathon(slang) A prolonged period of kissing.kissinessThe state or condition of being kissy.kissinglySo as to kiss, or make contact as if kissing.kissogramA message delivered along with a kiss, usually arranged as a surprise on a special occasion.kissproof(of lipstick) Resistant to smearing when the wearer is kissed.kistbandi(India, historical) The settlement of the yearly land revenue in instalments called kists.kitbasherOne who kitbashes.kitchenedEquipped with a kitchen.kitchener(obsolete) A kitchen servant; a cook.kitchenetAlternative spelling of kitchenette.kitchenry(obsolete) The body of servants employed in the kitchen.kitchereeAlternative form of khichdi.kiteboardA specialized lightweight wakeboard used for kiteboarding.kitemakerSomeone who makes kites.kitmuddarAlternative form of khitmatgar.kitmutgarAlternative form of khitmatgar.kitschiercomparative form of kitschy: more kitschykitschify(transitive) To make kitschy.kitschilyIn a kitschy way.kittendomThe state or time of being a kitten.kitteningThe giving birth of kittens.kittenishHaving the qualities or likeness of a kitten.kittereen(obsolete) A one-horse, two-wheel chaise or buggy, with or without a movable top.kittiwake(UK, Ireland) the black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), no other kittiwake being found in Europe.kittysollAlternative form of kittysol.kittywakeAlternative form of kittiwake.kiwiberryAlternative form of kiwi berry.kiwifruitAlternative spelling of kiwi fruit.kjerulfin(mineralogy) A Norwegian form of wagneritekladnoite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen.klapmatch(archaic) A female seal.klapskateA form of hinged ice skateklavalierA member of the Ku Klux Klan's "secret police" or flogging squads.klaxoningThe sounding of a klaxon.kleberite(mineralogy) A mineral with the chemical formula FeTi₆O₁₃.kleenebocAlternative form of kleenebok.kleenebokA blue duiker, a small, active antelope of South Africa (Philantomba monticola).kleenexesplural of kleenexklendusic(botany) Resistant to infection.klephtism(historical) The theft and banditry characteristic of the anti-Ottoman insurgency when Greece was a part of the Ottoman Empire.klepsudraAlternative form of clepsydra.klepsydraAlternative form of clepsydra.kleptocat(informal) A cat that is prone to stealing; a kleptomaniac cat.klezmorimplural of klezmerklinostatAlternative form of clinostat.klipdachsAlternative form of klipdas.klobasnekA kalach with sausage filling.klobasnikAlternative form of klobasnek.klondikerAlternative form of klondyker (“type of fishing boat”).klondikesplural of klondikeklondykerA ship involved in klondyking.kloochmanAlternative form of klootchman.klutzhoodThe state or condition of a klutz.klystronsplural of klystronknackered(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, slang, sometimes offensive) Tired or exhausted.knacklessNot having the knack for something; inept; unskilful.knaidlachplural of knaidelknappableSuitable for knapping.knapsacksplural of knapsackknapskull(Scotland, obsolete) Synonym of knapscall (“a type of helmet generally worn by a low-ranking person, possibly a servant of a cavalryman”).knaveriesplural of knaveryknaveship(uncountable) The condition of being a knave (used mockingly)knavishlyIn a knavish manner.kneadableCapable of being kneaded, or worked into a mass.knebelite(mineralogy) A silicate mineral, a manganese variety of fayalite that forms dark green orthorhombic crystals.kneeboard(aviation) A clipboard carried in the lap of an airplane pilot, on which basic flight data is recorded.kneeboundon one's knees in an act of worshipkneedness(in combinations) The state or quality of having a particular type of or number of knees.kneeholesplural of kneeholekneejointThe joint of the knee.kneepieceThe piece of armour that covers the knee.kneeprintThe mark or impression left by a knee pressed against a surface.kneesocksplural of kneesockkneestone(architecture) Synonym of kneeler (“type of stone on a gable end”).knickered(British) Wearing knickers; pantied.knifefishAny of numerous fish with knife-shaped bodies, from several different families.knifehand(martial arts, often attributive) A strike using the part of the hand opposite the thumb (from the little finger to the wrist); a karate chop.knifelessWithout a knife or knives.knifelikeResembling a knife or its effects.knifeplayThe act of fighting or cutting with a knife.knifesmanSomeone who uses a knife.knifeworkArtistic or ornamental work done with a knife.knightageknighthood; state of being a knightknightdom(countable) The domain of a knightknightess(rare) A female knight.knightfulKnightly; befitting a knight.knightingpresent participle and gerund of knightknightletA small or petty knight.kniphofiaAny of several plants, of the genus Kniphofia, having bright, upright flowers.knisherieAlternative form of knishery.knismesisLight tickling often accompanied by an itching sensation.knitalongAn event where people knit together, often all working from the same pattern.knitathonA charity event in which participants knit.knittableThat can be knitted or used as material for knitting.knittingsplural of knittingknivesmanAlternative form of knifesman.knizocyteA form of erythrocyte present in the blood of people with thalassemiaknobbiestsuperlative form of knobby: most knobbyknobblies(informal) motorcycle tyres with knobbed treads, for off-road or motocross ridingknobkerryAlternative form of knobkierie.knobstickA stick with a rounded knob at the end.knobthornSenegalia nigrescens, a deciduous African tree found in savanna regions.knockbackA blow that causes the recipient to fall or move backwards, a knock back; a recoil.knockdownAn act of knocking down or the condition of being knocked down.knockered(of a door) Having a knockerknocklesswithout a knockknockoffsplural of knockoffknockoutsplural of knockoutknotberry(archaic) The cloudberry, Rubus chamaemorus.knotgrassAn annual plant, Polygonum aviculare, found in fields and wastelandknotholedHaving knotholes.knottableCapable of being knotted, or tied in a knot.knottiestsuperlative form of knotty: most knottyknotweedsplural of knotweedknowinglyIn the manner of one who knows.knowlecheObsolete form of knowledge.knowledgeThe fact of knowing about something; general understanding or familiarity with a subject, place, situation etc.knownnessThe condition of being known.knucklersplural of knucklerknucklingpresent participle and gerund of knuckleknurliestsuperlative form of knurly: most knurlyknyaginyaA Slavic princess consort.koashvite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, iron, manganese, oxygen, silicon, sodium, and titanium.kobellite(mineralogy) A grey, fibrous, metallic mineral, a sulfide of antimony, bismuth, and lead.kobuvirusAny member of the genus Kobuvirus of viruses in the order Picornavirales, that infect humans and cattle.kochukaruAlternative form of gochugaru.kodokushiA Japanese phenomenon whereby people die a lonely death, and sometimes remain undiscovered for a long period of time.koekchuchmale-bodied person who dresses and lives as a womankoenenite(mineralogy) A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing aluminum, chlorine, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and sodium.koenidine(organic chemistry) A particular organic compound found in the leaves of the curry tree (Murraya koenigii).koenigine(organic chemistry) A particular organic compound found in the leaves of the curry tree (Murraya koenigii).koenoline(organic chemistry) The alkaloid (1-methoxy-9H-carbazol-3-yl)methanol present in Murraya koenigiikoesisterA Cape Malay cake made by frying dough and then rolling it in coconut.koftgareeArchaic form of koftgari.kogagenin(organic chemistry) A sapogenin found in Dioscorea tokoro.kogaionid(zoology) An extinct multituberculate of the family Kogaionidae.koholiineAny of the subfamily †Koholiinae of extinct mammals.koilocyteA squamous epithelial cell that has undergone a number of structural changes as a result of infection of the cell by human papillomavirus.koinoboriA carp-shaped streamer used to celebrate Children's Day in Japan.kojibioseA disaccharide that is a product of the caramelization of glucose.kokerboom(South Africa) A quiver tree (Aloe dichotoma).kokoretsiA traditional Greek dish typically consumed at Easter, consisting mainly of seasoned lamb or goat offal.kokoshnikA traditional Russian headdress worn by women and girls to accompany the sarafan.koksaghyzA plant of species Taraxacum kok-saghyz, whose latex is used in rubber production.kolfanite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, iron, and oxygen.kolkhozesplural of kolkhozkolomiktaA species of kiwifruit, Actinidia kolomikta, native to the Far East.kolwezite(mineralogy) A triclinic mineral containing carbon, cobalt, copper, hydrogen, and oxygen.komatiiteAny of a class of ultramafic mantle-derived volcanic rocks that have a high magnesium content.komatsunaA leaf vegetable, a form of Brassica rapa, used in Japanese cookingkombatite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic light yellow mineral containing chlorine, lead, oxygen, and vanadium.kombouchaAlternative spelling of kombucha.kominuterA kind of Danish ball mill with a peripheral discharge.komitadjiAlternative spelling of comitadji.komkovite(mineralogy) A trigonal-trapezohedral brown mineral containing barium, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and zirconium.kompromatCompromising material, blackmail material, (real or fabricated) evidence that a person does not want revealed, dirt.kondakionAlternative form of kontakion.konderite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dipyramidal steel gray mineral containing copper, iridium, lead, platinum, rhodium, and sulfur.kongamato(cryptozoology) A pterosaur-like cryptid of Africa.konimeterAn instrument for measuring the concentration of dust.koniologythe study of dust, pollen and other airborne particles.koniscopeAn instrument for indicating the quantity of dust in the atmosphere.kontakion(Eastern Orthodoxy) A form of hymn or poem recited as a dialogue between a chanter and the choir.kontomire(Ghana) cocoyam leaves usually used for stew and soupskookinessThe state of being kooky.kookology(slang) The study of kooks (“eccentric or crazy people”).koorajongAlternative form of kurrajong.kopaceticAlternative spelling of copacetic.kopanistiA traditional cheese made in the Cyclades.kopaseticAlternative spelling of copacetic.koragoite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-sphenoidal light gray mineral containing iron, manganese, niobium, oxygen, tantalum, titanium, and tungsten.koranimal(slang, offensive, derogatory, religious slur) A Muslim.korephile(rare) A woman or older female who is erotically attracted toward young (chiefly pre- and/or peripubescent) girls.kornelite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and sulfur.korophileA person attracted to boys or young men.koroscopyAlternative form of coroscopy.kosheringpresent participle and gerund of kosherkosherize(transitive) To make kosher (suitable for a Jewish religious diet).koshinage(sumo) a kimarite in which the attacker turns his opponent while pulling him onto his hips then straightens his knees and throws him over and onto his backkosmische(music, also attributive) Ellipsis of kosmische musik.kosnarite(mineralogy) A trigonal (pseudocubic) mineral containing potassium and zirconium phosphateskosotoxin(organic chemistry) A toxic substance obtained from the flowers of kousso.kostovite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal gray white mineral containing copper, gold, and tellurium.kotalanol(biochemistry) A polyphenol found in the root bark of Salacia plants.kothornosAlternative form of cothurnus.kotlovinaA Croatian dish consisting of a kettle of various kinds of pork, such as sausages.koulibiacAlternative form of coulibiac.koulibiakAlternative spelling of coulibiac.koutekite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal gray blue mineral containing arsenic and copper.kowtowingpresent participle and gerund of kowtowkrakowiakA lively, syncopated Polish dance in duple time.kranocyte(cytology) A form of fibroblast that caps certain Schwann cellskrantzite(mineralogy) A variety of amber.kraurosis(medicine) A condition of the genitals characterized by atrophy and shriveling of the skin or mucous membranes.krauroticRelating to, or exhibiting, kraurosis.krautrock(music, sometimes capitalized) A genre of German experimental rock music from the 1970s.kreatininAlternative form of creatinine.kreophagyFlesh-eating; meat-eating.kreotoxinAny basic (pH > 7) toxin produced by bacteria or fungi in meat.kreutzersplural of kreutzerkrinovite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing chromium, magnesium, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.kritarchyRule by judges.kroppkakaA traditional Swedish potato dumpling filled with onions and pork or bacon.krotovinaA filled-in animal burrow.kruidnoota small hemispherical spiced cookie with speculaas spices, eaten during Sinterklaas celebrations. Typically harder and smaller than a pepernoot.krummholzDense low matted bushes at the tree-line.krummhornA mediaeval and Renaissance wind instrument.krupkaite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-pyramidal grayish white mineral containing bismuth, copper, lead, and sulfur.krupnikasSynonym of krupnik (“alcoholic drink”).krutovite(mineralogy) A cubic nickel diarsenide mineral.kryometerArchaic form of cryometer.kshatriyaA member of the second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Hindu society: the warrior or military caste.ktenasite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, and zinc.ktenology(rare) The science of putting people to death.kugelhopfAlternative form of Gugelhupf.kugelhupfAlternative form of Gugelhupf.kuiperoid(astronomy) A Kuiper belt object, such as Plutokuisagaru(sumo) A technique in which a wrestler lowers his centre of gravity and pushes his opponent out of the ringkukersiteA light-brown marine type oil shale of Ordovician age.kukoamine(organic chemistry) Any of a group of phenolic polyamine present in some plantskulfiwala(India) A street vendor who sells kulfi.kulintangAn ancient form of instrumental music of Southeast Asia, played on a row of small, horizontally-laid melodic gongs accompanied by larger suspended gongs and drums.kumarahouThe plant Olearia colensoi.kumascope(rare) Synonym of cymoscope.kumbhanda(Buddhism) A dwarfish spirit in Buddhist mythology.kundalini(yoga) An energy said to lie coiled at the base of the spine and to be released by yoga.kupcikite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic gray mineral containing antimony, bismuth, cadmium, copper, iron, lead, silver, and sulfur.kuraridin(organic chemistry) A flavonoid antibiotic found in Sophora flavescenskurfuffleAlternative spelling of kerfuffle.kuroboshi(sumo) A loss in a boutkuromanin(organic chemistry) Synonym of chrysanthemin.kuromitsuA Japanese sugar syrup, similar to molasses, but thinner and milder, typically made from unrefined muscovado sugar.kurrajong(Australia) Any of a number of species of tree or shrub in the genus Brachychiton.kushiyaki(cooking) A Japanese technique for serving chicken or other grilled foods on a skewer.kusimanseAlternative form of cusimanse.kutchintaAlternative form of kutsinta.kuzminite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal mineral containing bromine, chlorine, and mercury.kuzumochiMochi cakes made of kudzu powder or from Lactobacillales-fermented wheat starch, a speciality dish local to certain wards of Tokyo, served chilled and topped with kuromitsu and kinako.kuzushijiAn ancient Japanese cursive script.kvetchingpresent participle and gerund of kvetchkyabakuraA kind of Japanese club where hostesses are paid to entertain and drink and talk with customers.kyamanchaAlternative spelling of kamancheh.kyanisingpresent participle and gerund of kyanisekyanizingpresent participle and gerund of kyanizekylomycin(medicine) A particular antibiotickymographA device that gives a graphical representation of a variation in a phenomenon such as blood pressure over time, using a pen on a rotating drum.kymoscopeA device for viewing and measuring wave motion, such as that recorded by a kymograph.kynodesmeA thin leather strip worn by some athletes in Ancient Greece to restrain the foreskin so as to prevent the exposure of the glans.kynurenicOf or pertaining to kynurenic acid or its derivativeskynureninAlternative form of kynurenine.kyoodlingpresent participle and gerund of kyoodlekyphotoneA special brace used in the case of tuberculosis of the spine.kyriarchyA system of ruling and oppression in which many people may interact and act as oppressor or oppressed.kyriolexy(rare) The use of literal expressions, as opposed to figurative; of clear, as opposed to obscure.kyriologyThe use of literal or simple expressions, as distinguished from the use of figurative or obscure language.
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