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kadupul(chiefly attributive) Epiphyllum strictum or Epiphyllum selenicereus, a flower that blooms at night, believed to have an association with the nāga world.kaemferolAlternative form of kaempferol.kaempferol(organic chemistry) A flavonoid, isolated from tea and other plants, that may reduce the risk of heart diseasekaempherolMisspelling of kaempferol.kafalEither of two trees of the genus Commiphora, which yield a gum resin and a red aromatic wood.kafeelAn employment sponsor in the kafala system.kagoolAlternative spelling of cagoule.kagoulAlternative form of cagoule.kahal(Judaism) The local governing body of a former European Jewish community, administering religious, legal and communal affairs.kahweol(organic chemistry) A diterpene found in the beans of Coffea arabica, structurally related to cafestol.kail(Scotland, archaic) Any cabbage, greens, or vegetables.kairomonalRelating to a kairomone.kajal(South Asia) Kohl.kakarratulAlternative form of karrkaratul.kakodylArchaic form of cacodyl.kaleidoscopicalAlternative form of kaleidoscopic.kalendarialAlternative form of calendarial.kamal(historical) A navigation device, known to the Arabs and Chinese of the ancient world, consisting of a wooden card and knotted string.kamebacetal(organic chemistry) A particular ent-kaurane diterpenoid.kampferolAlternative form of kaempferol.kanalA unit of area used in parts of northern India and in Pakistan, equivalent to one eighth of an acre.kanchilA small, agile chevrotain of the genus Tragulus, especially Tragulus kanchil (lesser mouse-deer).kandosol(soil science) A soil that has a kandic horizon.kaowoolKaolin wool, a mineral wool capable of withstanding high temperatures.kapalAlternative form of kappal (“ship”).kappal(historical) A ship, especially a square-rigged vessel with top and top-gallant masts.kappelSynonym of yarmulke.karakulA sheep of a Central Asian breed.karl(historical) A medieval Scandinavian freeman.karnalA large, straight brass ceremonial trumpet played in parts of Northern India and Nepal.karrkaratul(Australia) a type of marsupial mole found in deserts of Western Australia (Notoryctes caurinus).karruselThe carousel of a clock or watchkarstologicalof or relating to karstology, the study of karstkartel(politics) A Belgian political cartel.kartoffel(rare, in German context) A potato.karvelObsolete spelling of carvel.karwinaphthol(organic chemistry, medicine) Any of several benzoisochromanequinones, extracted from bulbs of Eleutherine bulbosa, that have limited antibiotic activity.karyomorphologicalRelating to karyomorphology.karyonidalAlternative form of caryonidal.karyosomal(cytology) Of, or related to karyosomes.karyothecalRelating to a karyothecakaryotypicalRelating to or characteristic of a karyotype.kashkavalA group of various traditional yellow cheeses from Turkey and the Balkans.katal(chemistry) In the International System of Units, the derived unit of catalytic activity; one mole per second. Symbol: kat.katepisternalRelating to the katepisternumkathetal(mathematics) Making a right angle; perpendicularkathodalArchaic spelling of cathodal.katonkel(South Africa) Either of the barracuda (in the Indian Ocean) or the bonito (in the Atlantic)katothermalHaving an increasing temperature with increasing water depth.kaval(music) A chromatic end-blown flute of Asia and eastern Europe.kawalA meat substitute made in Sudan from the fermented leaves of the sicklepod.kcalAbbreviation of kilocalorie.keeill(chiefly Isle of Man, historical) A small monastic cell or chapel (especially during the pre-modern period).keel(nautical) A large beam along the underside of a ship’s hull from bow to stern.keelfulAs much as a keel (type of vat) will holdkeelhaul(transitive, nautical) To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship with the intent of causing painful injuries.keerfulPronunciation spelling of careful.keffekil(mineralogy) A kind of clay; meerschaum.keffekillAlternative form of keffekil.keffel(Wales, obsolete) A horse.kegelThe pubococcygeal muscles.kegfulAs much as a keg will hold.kellAlternative spelling of kale (“broth”).keloidalOf, pertaining to or causing keloids.kempferolAlternative form of kaempferol.kempul(music) A set of pitched hanging knobbed gongs used in gamelan music.kennelA house or shelter for a dog.kenozooidalOf or relating to kenozooids.kentalAlternative form of quintal.keratoconjuctivalMisspelling of keratoconjunctival.keratoconjunctivalRelating to keratoconjunctivitiskeratolimbal(anatomy) Relating to the limbus of the corneakeriothecalMisspelling of karyothecal.kerlAlternative form of carl.kernalMisspelling of kernel.kernelThe core, center, or essence of an object or system.kestralMisspelling of kestrel.kestrelAny of various small falcons of the genus Falco that hover while hunting.ketal(organic chemistry) Any acetal derived from a ketoneketaminolA solution of a derivative of ketamine, typically for veterinary useketenylA univalent radical derived from ketene.kethoxal3-ethoxy-1,1-dihydroxy-2-butanone, an organic compound with antiviral properties.ketoacyl(organic chemistry) An acyl group derived from a keto acidketoadipyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from ketoadipic acidketoalcohol(organic chemistry) Any alcohol that also contains a ketonic carbonyl groupketocholesterol(organic chemistry) Any derivative of cholesterol having a ketonic substituent, one isomer of which inhibits cholesterol uptake in the coronary arteriesketoconazolAlternative form of ketoconazole.ketodiol(organic chemistry) Any diol that also has a ketonic carbonyl groupketol(organic chemistry) A hydroxyketone (e.g., an acyloin).ketophenol(countable, organic chemistry) Any phenol that also has a ketonic carboxyl groupketorfanol(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic of the morphinan series.ketosterol(organic chemistry) Any sterol having a ketone functional groupketoxalA chemical compound, beta-ethoxy-alpha-ketobutyraldehyde.kettisolAlternative form of kittysol.kettlebellA weight consisting of a cast iron ball with a single handle for gripping the weight during exercise.kettlefulAn amount sufficient to fill a kettle, particularly of a kettle used for cooking.ketyl(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic radicals, R₂C-O^., formally derived from a ketonekevel(nautical) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.kevil(Scotland) A lot (object used to determine a question by chance or independently of human choice).kewl(Internet slang) Nonstandard spelling of cool.keypal(dated) The email equivalent of a penpal; someone with whom to exchange email for the simple joy of communicating.kgalAbbreviation of kilogallon.khapolAlternative form of pakol.khartalA type of ancient South Asian castanet-like percussion instrumentkhayalAlternative form of khyal.khedivalAlternative form of khedivial.khedivialOf or relating to a khedive.khelA Pashtun subtribe.khellolA particular furanochromone.khokhol(derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur, in a Russian context) A Ukrainian.khusimol(organic chemistry) A sesquiterpene alcohol present in vertiver oilkhyal(music) A form of Indian song composed of two matras.kichela sweet cracker or cookie in Jewish cuisinekickball(countable) The ball used in the above sport.kickstoolA circular stool with small wheels used in libraries etc to reach high shelves; the wheels are made inoperative when a person stands on itkicktailThe upwards-bent tip of the deck of a skateboard.kickwheelAlternative form of kick wheel.kiddelAlternative form of kiddle (kind of fishweir)kidelAlternative form of kiddle (“kind of fishweir”).kidneyshellAny of various freshwater mussels in the genus Ptychobranchus.kiefekilAlternative form of keffekil.kililA subdivision of Ethiopia. See Wikipedia:Regions of Ethiopiakill(transitive) To put to death; to extinguish the life of.killerballSynonym of murderball (“team sport resembling dodgeball”).killsteal(video games) To kill a player while someone else is fighting them.kilobecquerelA unit of radioactivity equal to one thousand becquerelskilobequerelMisspelling of kilobecquerel.kilocal(informal) A kilocalorie: a kilogram-calorie: one thousand gram-calories.kilokatal(metrology) An SI unit of catalytic activity equal to 10³ katals. Symbol: kkilopascalone thousand (1000) pascals, symbol kPa.kilopixelA thousand pixelskilotrial(rare) A thousand trialskindful(UK dialectal) Of, relating to, or denoting a specified kind or sort; kindly.kindifulAlternative form of kindful.kindjalA kind of short sword or dagger used in Russia.kinematographicalcinematographicalkinesiologicalof, or related to kinesiologykinesiopathological(pathology) Relating to body movement and diseasekinetalRelating to, or by means of, a kinetid.kineticalSynonym of kinetic.kinetosomalRelating to a kinetosomekingdomfulEnough to fill a kingdom.kinjalAlternative form of kindjal.kinocilialof or pertaining to kinociliakinoylAlternative form of quinoyl.kintalAlternative form of quintal.kinzhalAlternative form of kindjal.kipfelA type of crescent-shaped biscuit or bread roll.kippersol(South Africa) A South African tree of the genus CussoniakiselA dessert (sometimes consumed as a drink) made from fruit or berry juice and thickened with starch, common in Slavic and Baltic countries as well as Finland and Sweden.kisselAlternative spelling of kisel (“type of dessert”).kistful(Scotland) A chestful.kitchenfulAs much as a kitchen will hold or produce.kithulAlternative form of kittul.kitskonstabel(South Africa, historical, slang) A newly deputized constable in the South African police during the last days of apartheid; they were noted for their zealousness and lack of procedure. Their official name was special policeman.kittelA white linen or cotton robe worn by religious Ashkenazi Jews on holidays, in the synagogue, or at home when leading the Passover seder.kittenballThe game of softball.kittisalAlternative form of kittysol.kittulA palm of species Caryota urens, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia that yields a sap from which sugar can be made.kittysol(historical) A Chinese parasol of paper and bamboo.kittysollAlternative form of kittysol.kitulThe toddy palm Caryota urens.kleestengel(heraldry, rare) One of a pair of ornaments extending from the chest outward along the wing-bone of a bird, terminating in a trefoil, chiefly in German heraldry.kleptomaniacalHaving a compulsion to steal, as a kleptomaniac does.kleptoplastidalRelating to kleptoplastids or to kleptoplastidyknadelAlternative spelling of knaidel.knaidelA type of dumpling made of matzo eaten by Ashkenazi Jews during Passover.knaidlAlternative spelling of knaidel.knapskull(Scotland, obsolete) Synonym of knapscall (“a type of helmet generally worn by a low-ranking person, possibly a servant of a cavalryman”).knarlAlternative spelling of gnarl (“A knot in wood”).knauvshawlAlternative form of knawvshawl.knawelA low, spreading weed of the genus Scleranthus, especiallyknawvshawl(Ireland, intransitive) to mutter or complain sullenlyknaydelAlternative spelling of knaidel.knaydlAlternative spelling of knaidel.kneefulEnough to cover of fill a knee.kneel(intransitive) To rest on one's bent knees, sometimes only one; to move to such a position.kneidelAlternative spelling of knaidel.kneidlAlternative spelling of knaidel.knell(intransitive) To ring a bell slowly, especially for a funeral; to toll.kneydelAlternative spelling of knaidel.kneydlAlternative spelling of knaidel.knifefulThe amount that can be carried on a knife.knightfulKnightly; befitting a knight.knollA small mound or rounded hill.knotchelAlternative form of notchel.knotfulFull of knots; knotty.knowful(dated, regional) Knowing.knowledgeful(rare) Full of knowledge; knowledgeable.knuckleball(cricket) A type of delivery where a fast bowler holds the ball on the knuckles of the index and middle fingers.knurlA contorted knot in wood.koelA cuckoo of the genus Eudynamys, native to Asia, Australia and the Pacific.kogal(countable) A member of this subculture.kogelmogelAlternative form of kogel mogelkohlA dark powder, usually powdered stibnite (an antimony ore), used as eye makeup, especially in Eastern countries.kollel(education, Judaism) An institute for full-time advanced study of the Talmud and rabbinic literature.koniocorticalRelating to the koniocortex.konseal(medicine, dated) A capsule for enclosing a dose of medicine.kool(slang) Deliberate misspelling of cool.koprosterolAlternative form of coprosterol.koranimal(slang, offensive, derogatory, religious slur) A Muslim.korfball(countable) The ball used in the sport of korfball.kotalAlternative form of kotul.kotalanol(biochemistry) A polyphenol found in the root bark of Salacia plants.kotul(India) A mountain pass; a col.kotwalThe local police chief or magistrate of a town or city in India or the East Indies.kovil(Hinduism) A Hindu temple built in a distinct style of Dravidian architecture.kraalIn Central and Southern Africa, a small rural community.kralArchaic form of kraal.kreelAlternative form of creel (“basket”).kresolArchaic form of cresol.kriegspielA board game used to train military tactics and strategy.kriegsspielAlternative form of kriegspiel.krillAny of several small marine crustacean species of plankton in the order Euphausiacea in the class Malacostraca.krokodil(slang) The drug desomorphine.kryalThe portion of a stream fed by meltwaters from ice.kugel(by extension, South Africa, derogatory, slang) A wealthy young Jewish woman characterized as materialistic and selfish.kuhlAlternative form of kohl.kuiperoidal(astronomy) Pertaining to Kuiper belt objectskummelA German caraway liqueur.kupfernickel(archaic) cupronickelkuralA Tamil poetic coupletkurkul(historical) A rich or supposedly rich peasant, targeted during Soviet collectivization, especially in the context of Ukraine or Ukrainians; a kulak.kuromatsuol(organic chemistry) Synonym of longiborneol.kurosol(Australia, soil science) An ultisol or alfisol.kursaalA public hall or building for the use of visitors at health resorts or spas; a casinokusimanselAlternative form of cusimanse.kusunolSynonym of valerianol.kutwalAlternative form of cutwal.kuzhalA type of double reed musical instrument used in Kerala, India.kvell(intransitive, US slang) To feel delighted and proud; to boast; to gloat.kvitelAlternative form of kvitl.kvitlA note with a (general or specific) petitionary prayer, used in Hasidic Judaism.kvittelAlternative form of kvitl.kwukyelAbbreviated Chinese characters used to represent Korean grammatical items, inserted into a Chinese-character (Classical Chinese or itwu) text.kyanol(organic chemistry, obsolete) Aniline.kyanophyllAlternative form of cyanophyll.kydellObsolete spelling of kiddle.kynologicalAlternative form of cynological.kyriarchalRelating to kyriarchy.kyriologicalOf or related to kyriology; serving to denote objects by conventional signs or alphabetical characters.