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kaalgat(South Africa) stark naked.kabalistAlternative form of kabbalist.kabbalistOne who studies Kabbalah.kabuliatAlternative form of kabuliyat.kabuliyat(India) A written agreement.kabulyatAlternative form of kabuliyat.kadoomentA Barbadian festival held on the first Monday in August, involving parades of bands wearing costumes.kaganatAlternative form of khaganate.kainit(archaic) Salts of potassium used in the manufacture of fertilizers.kajatenhout(South Africa) The tree Pterocarpus angolensis (bloodwood).kajeputAlternative form of cajuput.kakistocratA very ill-qualified ruler; a member of a kakistocracy.kamiitGreenlandic sealskin boots.kamutA commercial cultivar of Khorasan wheat.kanatA canvas screen or partition forming the wall or division of a tent or other enclosure.kaneelhartThe durable wood of Licaria species.kaparotAlternative form of kapparot.kapparot(Judaism) A customary atonement ritual practised by Orthodox Jews on the eve of Yom Kippur, involving the waving of money or a chicken over a person's head before it is donated to charity or to feed the hungry.kaput(informal) Out of order; not working.kaputtAlternative spelling of kaput.karaitAlternative spelling of krait.karakurtSynonym of malmignatte.karambit(Philippines) A small, curved Southeast Asian knife resembling a Sumatran tiger's claw.karat(American spelling) Alternative spelling of carat.karateistA person who does karate.karatist(rare) One who practices karate.karet(Judaism) A severe punishment prescribed for certain offenses, interpreted variously as expulsion or extinction of the soul.karst(geology) A type of land formation, usually with many caves formed through the dissolving of limestone by underground drainage.karstologistSomeone who studies karstkaryomastigontAny protozoan of the order Oxymonadidakaryoplast(cytology) A cellular nucleus together with a plasma membrane containing a small amount of cytoplasmkaryoplotA plot / graph of the karyotypes in a genomekashrut(Jewish law) The Jewish dietary laws, stating which foods are fit to eat.kastA type of traditional cupboard produced by Dutch settlers in New York and New Jersey in the 18th and 19th centurieskatAn ancient Egyptian unit of weight, one fiftieth of an avoirdupois pound.katafront(meteorology) A weak frontal condition in which warm-sector air sinks relative to colder air.katagelasticistOne who enjoys mocking and laughing at others.katalystAlternative form of catalyst.kathenotheistA believer in kathenotheism.katmoget(Shetland, of sheep) Having a belly of darker colour than the rest of the body.kayakistA person who paddles a kayak.kayaktivistA waterborne demonstrator who uses kayaks, rafts, or other small boats, both as a demonstration and to interrupt the docking of vessels they are protesting.kazooistSomeone who plays the kazoo.kbit(computing, formal) Abbreviation of kilobit.keatMisspelling of keet.keelboat(sailing) Any sailboat having a keel (as opposed to a centerboard or daggerboard).keelfat(brewing) A cooler; a vat in which liquor or wort is set for cooling.keenestsuperlative form of keen: most keenkeepnet(nautical) A net strung on wire hoops and sealed at one end, suspended in water by anglers to keep alive the fish they have caught.keet(colloquial) A lorikeet or parakeet.kegelkarstA type of tropical karst terrain with numerous cone-like hills.keight(obsolete) simple past of catchkelipotAlternative spelling of Qliphoth.kellautAlternative form of khalat.kellet(nautical) A weight placed on an anchor to stop it dragging.kellipotAlternative spelling of Qliphoth.kelpwortThe plant kali.keltA thin, recently spawned iteroparous salmon.kempt(now usually humorous) Neat and tidy; especially used of hair.kendoistA practitioner of the martial art of kendo.kennetA small hunting dogkenotistOne who believes in the doctrine of kenosis.kentsimple past and past participle of kenkeptsimple past and past participle of keepkerambit(Malaysia) A small, double-edged, curved Southeast Asian knife, with a finger ring, resembling a tiger's claw.keratoblastA corneal stem cell which differentiates into a keratocyte.keratocyst(pathology) An odontogenic cyst composed of keratinized squamous epithelial tissuekeratodont(zoology) A tooth composed of keratinkerygmatistOne who practises, or is knowledgeable of and/or able in the kerygmata; a Christian preacher; an evangelist.kestObsolete spelling of cast.ket(Northern England) Carrion; any filth.ketoretAn incense used in Jewish rituals.ketubotplural of ketubahketupat(Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore) An Asian dumpling made from rice wrapped in a woven palm-leaf pouch and boiled.kext(computing) A loadable extension to the kernel of the macOS operating system.keybit(cryptography) A binary digit forming part of a cryptographic key.keyboardistSomeone who plays a keyboard.keylightAlternative form of key light.keypointAn important point in an image, used in computer vision systems when detecting objects etc.keyseatTo form a keyseat, as by cutting.keyset(computing, databases) A set of keys (unique identifiers) used to distinguish the rows of data being traversed by a cursor.keytaristSomeone who plays a keytar.kezayit(Judaism) An amount of something, usually food, about the size of an olive.khalatA type of native gown worn in parts of Central Asia, historically awarded as a robe of honor.khalifatDated form of caliphate.khatA shrub, Catha edulis, whose leaves are used as a mild stimulant when chewed or brewed as tea; also a drug produced from this plant.khatpatAlternative form of khutput.khelatAlternative form of khalat.khelautAlternative form of khalat.khetAlternative form of heth (“Semitic letter”).khilafatistAlternative form of caliphatist.khilatAlternative form of khalat.khitClipping of khitmatgar.khot(India, historical) A form of land tenure usually based around hereditary zamindars with proprietary rights.khutput(India, historical) Institutional intrigue and corruption.kiaatPterocarpus angolensis (African teak).kibibit(computing) Strictly, 2¹⁰ (1,024) bits, as opposed to a kilobit.kickaboutAn informal amateur game of football/soccer.kickiestsuperlative form of kicky: most kickykickout(surfing) A rapid turn performed by shifting one's weight to the rear of the surfboard.kickstartAlternative spelling of kick start.kiddiot(computing, slang, derogatory) script kiddiekidlet(colloquial) A child.kidlit(slang) books written for children or young adultskidneyworthepatica (Hepatica spp.)kidult(informal, marketing, sociology) An adult who participates in youth culture and activities traditionally intended for children.kiewiet(South Africa) The crowned lapwing (Vanellus coronatus)kightObsolete spelling of kite (“bird of prey”).killautAlternative form of khalat.killbit(computing) A setting that disables a specific web browser plug-in, typically to prevent a security vulnerability from being exploited.killbot(especially science fiction) A robot designed to kill; a robotic assassin.killshotThe killing impact of anything projected.killutAlternative form of khalat.killwortThe plant Chelidonium majus.kilobit(computing) One thousand (10³, or 1,000) bits.kilocountOne thousand counts (of ionising radiation, typically per minute)kiloelectronvolt(physics) A unit of energy equal to a thousand electron voltskilofootA unit of measure for length, equal to one thousand feet.kilolight(science fiction) a unit of velocity equal to one thousand times the velocity of lightkilounitA unit equal to one thousand of another unit.kilovoltOne thousand volts. Symbol: kV or KV.kilowatt(informal) Catachresis for kilowatt-hour.kiltTo gather up (skirts) around the body.kindestsuperlative form of kind: most kindkindliestsuperlative form of kindly: most kindlykinesiologistOne who practises kinesiology.kinesiotherapistA practitioner of kinesiotherapy.kinesipathistA practitioner of kinesipathy.kinesitherapistA practitioner of kinesitherapy.kinesthesiologistsomeone who practices kinesthesiologykineticistOne who studies kinetics.kinetoplastA kinetoplastid.kingboltThe main bolt of a structure, especially the bolt in a vehicle that links the chassis to the axle, providing the steering pivot.kingletA young or little king.kingliestsuperlative form of kingly: most kinglykingpostAlternative spelling of king post.kinistAlternative letter-case form of Kinist.kinit(physics, obsolete) A unit of force equal to the force which, acting for one second, will give a pound a velocity of one foot per second.kinkhost(obsolete) whooping coughkinkiestsuperlative form of kinky: most kinkykinohaptAn esthesiometer for applying several stimuli to the skin with controlled timing and pressure.kintoplastMisspelling of kinetoplast.kionobiontMisspelling of koinobiont.kippernut(archaic) Any of several kinds of earthnut.kiratA Middle Eastern unit of area, ¹⁄₂₄ of a feddan.kisbet(fashion, wrestling) A pair of loose-fitting leather trousers worn by wrestlers in Turkish oil wrestling competitions.kismatAlternative spelling of kismet.kismetFate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny.kispetAlternative spelling of kisbet.kissfest(informal) An encounter featuring a lot of kissing.kist(Scotland) A chest.kitA circular wooden vessel, made of hooped staves.kitcatAlternative form of kit-cat.kitchenetAlternative spelling of kitchenette.kitkatAlternative form of kit-cat.kitniotAlternative form of kitniyot.kitniyotlegumes, grains and seeds that are forbidden on Passover in some Jewish traditions.kitschiestsuperlative form of kitschy: most kitschykitset(New Zealand) A kit; a set of components to be assembled into a structure.kitt(UK, birdwatching) the kittiwake.kittycatAlternative form of kitty-cat.kiwifruitAlternative spelling of kiwi fruit.kleft(now historical) A type of brigand operating in the mountains of pre-Revolutionary Greece.klepht(historical) An anti-Ottoman insurgent living in the mountains when Greece was a part of the Ottoman Empire.kleptocat(informal) A cat that is prone to stealing; a kleptomaniac cat.kleptochloroplastSynonym of kleptoplast.kleptocratA ruling figure in a kleptocracy.kleptoplastAny organism in a kleptoplastic relationshipklet(climbing, informal) Clipping of kletterschuh.klinostatAlternative form of clinostat.klippotAlternative spelling of Qliphoth.kmt(Internet slang, text messaging, Caribbean, MLE, MTE) Initialism of kissing my teeth: used to express disapproval, annoyance, or frustration.knackwurstA highly seasoned scalded sausage made from beef, pork, and fatty tissue similar to a frankfurter, but shorter and thicker.kneejointThe joint of the knee.kneeletA band or piece of jewellery worn around the knee.kneepitAlternative spelling of knee pit.kneeprintThe mark or impression left by a knee pressed against a surface.kneltsimple past and past participle of kneel.knickpoint(geomorphology) Part of a river or channel where there is a sharp change in slope, such as a waterfall or lake.knifecraftThe skill or art of using a knife.knifepointThe pointed end of a knife.knight(by extension) An armored and mounted warrior of the Middle Ages.knightletA small or petty knight.knit(ambitransitive) To create a stitch by pulling the working yarn through an existing stitch from back to front.knobbiestsuperlative form of knobby: most knobbyknobbliestsuperlative form of knobbly: most knobblyknobletA little knob; a nodule.knobtwat(UK, neologism, vulgar, informal, derogatory) A stupid or contemptible person.knockit(Scotland) A small loaf of bread; a snackknockoutThe act of making one unconscious, or at least unable to come back on one's feet within a certain period of time; a TKO.knockwurstAlternative spelling of knackwurst.knotA tangled clump of hair or similar.knotrootCollinsonia canadensis, a perennial medicinal herb in the mint family, Lamiaceae.knottiestsuperlative form of knotty: most knottyknotwortA small, herbaceous, trailing plant of the species Illecebrum verticillatum (coral necklace).knoutTo flog or beat with a knout.knowbot(computing) a bot that roams a distributive network (especially the Internet) to gather or distribute informationknowest(archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of knowknowledgement(non-native speakers' English) Misconstruction of knowledge.knownst(rare or humorous) knownknowst(archaic) second-person singular simple present indicative of knowknurliestsuperlative form of knurly: most knurlyknut(archaic, informal, Edwardian) An idle upper-class man about town.knyghtObsolete spelling of knight.kobaltObsolete form of cobalt.kobyzist(very rare) Someone who plays a kobyz.kodakist(dated) A photographer.koftAlternative form of kuft.koinobiont(biology, of a parasitoid) Whose host continues to feed and grow after parasitization.kolanutAlternative form of kola nut.kolovrat(paganism, politics, fascism, nationalism) An eight-spoked swastika used by Slavic neopagan, fascist, and nationalist groups.komastA drunken reveller, especially as depicted in Ancient Greek art.kombinatA combine; an industrial business conglomerate, particularly in the former Soviet Union.komfytAlternative form of konfyt.kompromatCompromising material, blackmail material, (real or fabricated) evidence that a person does not want revealed, dirt.komuzist(very rare) Someone who plays a komuz.konfyt(South Africa) A South African jam or fruit preserve.kookfest(slang) A kooky event or situation.kookiestsuperlative form of kooky: most kookykoot(India) The costus plant.koraistSomeone who plays a kora.koraitAlternative spelling of krait.kortholt(music) a low-pitched capped double reed instrument of the European Renaissancekoseret(botany) a species of flowering plant (Lippia abyssinica)kotoistSomeone who plays the koto.kraftA kind of strong, smooth brown wrapping paper.kraitAny of several brightly-coloured, venomous snakes, of the genus Bungarus, of southeast Asia.kraristSomeone who plays a krar.kratagonist(biochemistry) Any of a group of agonist proteins in anopheline saliva that inhibit host immunological responsekrautClipping of sauerkraut.kreophagist(now rare) A flesh-eater, a person who eats flesh (meat).krubutRafflesia arnoldii, a plant with very large flowers.kruftAlternative spelling of cruft.kruidnoota small hemispherical spiced cookie with speculaas spices, eaten during Sinterklaas celebrations. Typically harder and smaller than a pepernoot.kudologistOne who engages in kudology.kuftAn Indian form of inlaid work on steel or iron, by damascening and encrusting gold on the metalwork.kulturwortAlternative letter-case form of Kulturwort.kuminostSynonym of noekkelost (“type of cheese”).kumquatA small, orange citrus-like fruit which is native to Asia (Citrus japonica, syn. Fortunella japonica).kumstAn opaque dull yellow-green variety of amberkurortA health resort, especially one in a German-speaking country or in the area of the former Soviet Union.kurratEgyptian leek; considered a variety of Allium ampeloprasum (Allium ampeloprasum var. kurrat) or a species Allium kurratkutA traditional Korean shamanic ritual.kvlt(music, slang, humorous) True to the ideology of black metal or a stereotypical manifestation of that subculture.kyatThe official currency of Myanmar.kydst(obsolete, nonce word) knows (second-person singular)