English Words Starting With K

• kriemhild

  nounVery low
  /ˈkriːmhɪld/A legendary queen and central tragic figure in the Middle High German epic poem 'Nibelungenlied', known for her role in the revenge for her husband Siegfried's murder.
• krill

  nounC1
  /krɪl/Small, shrimp-like marine crustaceans that form large swarms and are a primary food source for many large sea animals.
• krimmer

  nounRare
  /ˈkrɪmə/A type of fine, curly fur from the fleece of young lambs of the Crimean region, used in clothing.
• krio

  nounC2
  /ˈkriːəʊ/An English-based creole language spoken as a lingua franca in Sierra Leone.
• kriol

  nounRare / Very Low (Geographically specific term)
  /ˈkriːɒl/A creole language, specifically referring to an English-lexified creole language spoken in Belize and surrounding regions.
• krips

  nounVery Low (Obsolete/Regional)
  /krɪps/A rare, chiefly dialectal term historically referring to a cluster of small, sometimes crisp, natural formations, such as twigs, crisp leaves, or small, brittle objects.
• kris

  nounC2
  /kriːs/A traditional, asymmetrically shaped dagger with a wavy blade, originating from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. It is a weapon, status symbol, and spiritual object.
• krishna

  nounLow
  /ˈkrɪʃnə/A major deity in Hinduism, worshipped as the eighth avatar of the god Vishnu, often depicted as a young, blue-skinned cowherd playing a flute.
• krishna menon

  nounVery Low
  /ˌkrɪʃnə ˈmeɪnən/A proper noun referring to Vengalil Krishnan Krishna Menon (1896–1974), an Indian diplomat, politician, and statesman who served as India's first High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and later as Defence Minister.
• kriss kringle

  nounLow
  /ˌkrɪs ˈkrɪŋɡ(ə)l/A name for Father Christmas or Santa Claus.
• kristallnacht

  nounLow
  /ˈkrɪstəlˌnɑːxt/The specific historical event of November 9–10, 1938, when Nazis in Germany and Austria carried out a coordinated, state-sanctioned wave of violent attacks against Jews, including the destruction of synagogues, homes, and businesses.
• kristeva

  nounC2
  /krɪˈstɛvə/Referring to the French-Bulgarian philosopher, literary critic, semiotician, and psychoanalyst Julia Kristeva, or her theoretical work.
• kristiania

  nounVery low
  /ˌkrɪstɪˈɑːnɪə/A skiing term for a sharp, high-speed turn executed by lifting and pivoting the skis while they are parallel.
• kristiansand

  nounLow
  /ˈkrɪstɪənˌsænd/A city and municipality in southern Norway, the fifth largest city in the country.
• kristiansen

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkrɪstɪənsən/A Scandinavian surname of patronymic origin, meaning 'son of Kristian' (Christian).
• kristianstad

  nounC1+
  /ˈkrɪstɪənˌstɑːd/A city and municipality in southern Sweden, located in the province of Scania (Skåne).
• kristin

  nounVery low (except as a proper noun). As a proper name, its frequency is tied to cultural/popularity trends.
  /ˈkrɪstɪn/A female given name, of Scandinavian and Greek origin, meaning 'follower of Christ'.
• kristina

  nounLow
  /krɪˈstiː.nə/A female given name, of Greek origin, meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed'.
• krita yuga

  nounVery low
  /ˌkrɪtə ˈjuːɡə/The first and most virtuous of the four cyclic ages (yugas) in Hindu cosmology, an era of truth, righteousness, and perfection.
• kriti

  nounC1
  /ˈkrɪtɪk(ə)l/Of the greatest importance; expressing adverse or disapproving judgment.

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