English words starting with K

In ancient Egyptian religion, a spiritual entity believed to be a person's life force or spiritual double, surviving after death.

An exclamation imitating the sound of a cash register or coins clinking together, used to express or comment on the idea of making money or a financial gain.

a jewish mystical tradition based on an esoteric interpretation of the hebrew scriptures.

relating to or characteristic of the kabbalah, a system of jewish mysticism and magic.

A dish consisting of small pieces of meat, seafood, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer.

a traditional form of japanese theater using stylized movements, music, and elaborate costumes and makeup

A spirit being in the religious beliefs of the Pueblo peoples of the southwestern United States.

An offensive and derogatory term used historically in South Africa to refer to a Black African.

a square of cloth, often with a cord to hold it in place, worn as a headdress by Arab men.

A term used in some Islamic contexts to refer to a person who disbelieves in God or rejects Islam; an infidel.

relating to, characteristic of, or resembling the nightmarish, illogical, and oppressive situations or settings described in the writings of franz kafka.

(in Hawaii) a wise man or shaman.

The German Emperor, the title used by the rulers of the German Empire (1871–1918).

a type of cabbage with green or purple curly leaves that do not form a round head

A toy consisting of a tube containing mirrors and pieces of colored glass or paper, whose reflections produce changing patterns when the tube is rotated.

Having complex patterns of colors which are always changing, like those seen in a kaleidoscope.

The Hindu goddess of destruction, death, and time, often depicted as fierce and dark.

a long tunic or shirt, worn by people from south asia, typically with a salwar or churidar.

(in the Shinto religion) a divine being, spirit, or sacred power manifesting in natural phenomena, objects, and ancestors.

A Japanese aircraft loaded with explosives and deliberately crashed onto a target, typically a ship, during the Second World War.

a large australian animal with a strong tail and back legs, that moves by jumping. the female carries its young in a pouch (= a pocket of skin) on the front of its body.

A system of Japanese writing using characters adopted or adapted from Chinese logographs.

Relating to the German philosopher Immanuel Kant or his philosophy.

a fine, soft, white clay, used in making porcelain and china and in medicine.

A light, soft, fluffy fiber that grows around the seeds of the kapok tree, used as stuffing for mattresses, life jackets, and insulation.

The tenth letter of the Greek alphabet (Κ, κ)

Broken and useless; no longer working or effective.

a form of entertainment in which a machine plays the music of popular songs and people sing the words to them

a unit for measuring how pure gold is, with pure gold being 24 karats

a japanese system of unarmed combat using the hands and feet to deliver and block blows, widely practiced as a sport.

Relating to Karelia, its people, or their language.

(in Hinduism and Buddhism) the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.

relating to or characteristic of karma, the spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions influence the future.

a landscape underlain by limestone that has been eroded by dissolution, producing ridges, towers, fissures, sinkholes, and other characteristic landforms.

A small, low, four-wheeled vehicle used in racing, typically with a simple frame and no suspension.

a porridge made from cooked buckwheat or other grains, especially in eastern european cuisine.

Relating to Kashmir, its people, or their language.

a detailed choreographed pattern of movements practiced in martial arts such as karate.

A large, typically green insect of the grasshopper family, with long antennae and noted for the loud, shrill sound produced by the males.

a beverage made from the crushed roots of a pepper plant, used ceremonially and socially in the pacific islands for its sedative and anesthetic properties.

a type of light, narrow boat, typically pointed at both ends, that is propelled by a double-bladed paddle.

A person who paddles a kayak.

the activity or sport of travelling in a kayak.

A simple musical instrument consisting of a small tube with a hole in it, which you play by humming into it, causing a thin membrane to vibrate and produce a buzzing sound.

A dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit.

The long piece of wood or steel along the bottom of a ship that supports the whole structure.

A type of sailing boat with a fixed keel, as opposed to a centerboard.

(of a blade) having a sharp cutting edge.

Having very good eyesight; observant and perceptive.

A loud, high-pitched, mournful cry or wail, especially one expressing grief or sorrow for the dead.

In an eager or enthusiastic manner.

The quality of being eager or enthusiastic.

To have or continue to have in your possession, or to stay in a particular state or condition.

A person who manages or looks after something, such as a museum, zoo, or lighthouse.

The action of owning, managing, or maintaining something.

a small object that someone keeps to remind them of a person, place, or event.

a sour, slightly alcoholic fermented milk drink made using a culture of yeasts and bacteria.

a small barrel, typically one of less than 10 gallons, used especially for storing beer.

A party, especially one for young people, where beer is served from a keg.

a set of companies with interlocking business relationships and shareholdings, typical of japan.

A person's buttocks

a raised scar that grows beyond the boundaries of the original wound, often caused by excessive collagen formation during healing.

a type of large brown seaweed that grows in the sea, often used as a source of certain chemicals or as food.

One's range of knowledge or understanding.

A small shelter for a dog or cat.

In Christian theology, the renunciation of the divine nature, at least in part, by Christ in the incarnation.

relating to or characteristic of kenosis; the self-emptying of one's own will to become receptive to divine will.

A brightly colored, handwoven fabric of Ghana, consisting of strips of cloth sewn together, traditionally worn on special occasions.

of or relating to the english county of kent, its inhabitants, or its dialect.

Of or relating to Kenya or its people.

the past tense and past participle of 'keep'

a fibrous structural protein that forms the main constituent of hair, feathers, claws, horns, and the outer layer of skin.

A medical condition in which the skin becomes hard and thickened.

the edge of a raised path nearest the road, often made of stone or concrete.

A square piece of cloth worn on the head or around the neck.

A slit or notch made by a saw or cutting tool.

The inner, softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut.

A complex, insoluble organic material found in sedimentary rocks, which yields petroleum products when heated.

a light fuel oil obtained by distilling petroleum, used especially in jet engines and domestic heating.

A small falcon that hovers with rapidly beating wings while hunting for prey on the ground.

a two-masted sailing vessel, typically with the mizzenmast stepped forward of the rudder post.

a thick, cold, usually red sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, used to give flavor to food.

a serious medical condition, often a complication of diabetes, characterized by high levels of ketones and acid in the blood.

Any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to two carbon atoms.

A metabolic state in which the body uses fat and ketone bodies for fuel instead of glucose.

A container with a lid, spout, and handle, used for boiling water.

a round cast-iron weight with a handle, used for exercise and strength training.

a large drum shaped like a bowl, with a membrane that can be tuned to a specific pitch.

A very strong, heat-resistant synthetic fiber used in products such as bulletproof vests and tires.

A type of chubby, naked doll with a topknot of hair, based on a cartoon character.

A small piece of shaped metal with incisions cut to fit the wards of a particular lock, which is inserted into a lock and turned to open or close it.

A small ring, often decorative, for holding keys.

a set of keys on a computer, typewriter, or musical instrument that you press to operate it

A musician who plays a keyboard instrument or keyboards, especially in a popular music group.

A small plastic card with a magnetic strip or microchip that is used to open a door or operate a piece of equipment, typically in a hotel or office.

A hole in a lock into which the key is inserted.

Operating or activated without the use of a physical key.

Relating to or in accordance with the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes, especially regarding the advocacy of government intervention to manage demand and stabilize the economy.

the central or most important idea, theme, or tone of a speech, event, or piece of work.

A person who delivers a keynote address, especially at a political convention or a large conference.

a small set of buttons with numbers or symbols, used to operate a telephone, calculator, or other electronic device.

the central stone at the top of an arch that locks all the other stones in place.

A single act of pressing a key on a keyboard or typewriter.

A word or concept of great significance.

Of a dull brownish-yellow color.

having the dull brownish-yellow color typical of khaki fabric.

a strong, yellowish‑brown or greenish‑brown cotton cloth, used especially for making military uniforms

A title given to rulers and officials in Central Asia, Afghanistan, and other parts of Asia.

The leaves of an Arabian shrub, which are chewed or used to make tea as a stimulant.

Coarsely ground meal or grain, used especially for animal feed.

a collective community in israel, traditionally based on agriculture, but now also on industry and other enterprises, owned and managed communally by its members.

To look on and offer unwanted, meddlesome advice, especially to someone playing a game.

A decisive end or check; a stop or finishing touch.

To hit or propel something forcefully with the foot.

extremely good, impressive, or effective

To start (a motorcycle) by pushing down a lever with one's foot.

A sum of money paid illegally to someone who has helped to arrange a business or political deal, especially by using their influence.

A children's game combining elements of baseball and soccer, in which a large rubber ball is kicked instead of being hit with a bat.

a form of martial art and combat sport that combines kicking and punching techniques, derived from karate and boxing.

A player in a football game whose role is to kick the ball, especially for field goals or kickoffs.