English Words Starting With K

• krumkake

  nounVery low
  /ˈkrʊmˌkɑːkə/A traditional Norwegian waffle cookie, thin and crisp, baked in a decorative iron and typically rolled into a cone or tube shape while still warm.
• krummholz

  nounLow/Very low
  /ˈkrʊm.hɒlts/A type of stunted, wind-deformed, dwarfed forest found at high altitudes, especially near the tree line.
• krummhorn

  nounC2
  /ˈkrʊmhɔːn/A musical instrument of the Renaissance period, specifically a double-reed woodwind instrument with a curved end.
• krumping

  nounLow (Specialist/Niche)
  /ˈkrʌmpɪŋ/An aggressive, athletic style of street dance characterized by free, expressive, and highly energetic movements involving the arms, legs, chest, and face.
• krupp

  nounVery Low (C2)
  /krʊp/A German industrial conglomerate, historically famous for steel production and armaments manufacturing.
• krupskaya

  nounC2
  /krʊpˈskaɪə/A surname of Russian origin, most famously belonging to Nadezhda Krupskaya, a Bolshevik revolutionary and Vladimir Lenin's wife.
• krusne hory

  nounLow
  /ˈkrʊʃneɪ ˈhɒri/A mountain range in Central Europe, forming the natural border between the Czech Republic and Germany.
• krutch

  nounB1
  /krʌtʃ/A mobility aid, typically made of wood or metal, that fits under the armpit to help a person walk when injured.
• krym

  nounRare / Archaic
  /krɪm/A river in northeast England, specifically in County Durham, a tributary of the River Tyne.
• krypton

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈkrɪp.tɒn/A chemical element with atomic number 36, a noble gas that is colourless, odourless, and inert.
• kryptonite

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈkrɪp.tə.naɪt/A fictional substance from the Superman comics and films that weakens or is harmful to the superhero.
• krytron

  nounVery Low (Highly Technical)
  /ˈkraɪ.trɒn/A cold-cathode gas-filled tube designed for extremely fast switching.
• kshatriya

  nounC2
  /ˈkʃɑːtrɪə/A member of the warrior and ruling class in the traditional Hindu social system.
• ku klux klan

  nounC2
  /ˌkuː klʌks ˈklan/A name for several racist, white supremacist, far-right organizations in the United States, primarily targeting African Americans but also Jews, immigrants, and others, known for terrorism, violence, and intimidation, often involving members wearing white robes and hoods.
• ku kluxer

  nounLow
  /ˌkuː ˈklʌksə/A member or supporter of the Ku Klux Klan, a US white supremacist hate organization.
• ku kluxism

  nounVery Low
  /ˌkuː ˈklʌk.sɪ.zəm/The principles, doctrines, or practices of the Ku Klux Klan.
• kuala lumpur

  nounLow to Medium
  /ˌkwɑːlə ˈlʊmpʊə/The capital and largest city of Malaysia.
• kuan yin

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌkwɑːn ˈjɪn/A bodhisattva (enlightened being) in East Asian Buddhism, associated with compassion, mercy, and kindness, often depicted as a female figure.
• kuantan

  nounRare
  /ˈkwɑːn.tæn/The state capital of Pahang, Malaysia; a city on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
• kuban

  nounRare (Geographically/Linguistically specific)
  /ˈkuːbæn/A demonym, adjective, or noun relating to the Kuban region in southern Russia, primarily the area surrounding the Kuban River.

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