English Words Starting With K

• kubelik

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkuːbəlɪk/A conciliatory or pacifying measure or policy, especially one considered weak or overly lenient.
• kubla khan

  nounC2
  /ˌkʊblə ˈkɑːn/A proper noun referring to the 13th-century Mongol emperor Kublai Khan, founder of the Yuan dynasty in China.
• kublai khan

  nounC1
  /ˌkʊblaɪ ˈkɑːn/The fifth Great Khan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire, grandson of Genghis Khan, founder of China's Yuan dynasty (1279–1368), and a significant historical figure of the 13th century.
• kubrick

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkuːbrɪk/The term 'kubrick' is not a standard English dictionary word with a fixed lexical meaning. It is primarily a proper noun referring to the acclaimed American film director Stanley Kubrick (1928–1999).
• kuch bihar

  nounB1
  /ˌkætʃ ˈʌp/To reach the same level, standard, or point as someone or something else after having been behind.
• kuchen

  nounLow
  /ˈkuːxən/A type of German cake, often served as a dessert or with coffee.
• kuching

  nounVery Low / Rare / Obsolete
  /ˈkʊtʃɪŋ/The act of making a sudden, sharp, or shrill noise; specifically, to utter a short, sharp cry like a kitten or a bird.
• kudlik

  nounVery Low (Specialist/Anthropological)
  /ˈkʊd.lɪk/A type of soapstone seal-oil lamp used traditionally by Inuit peoples of the Arctic regions, typically consisting of a shallow, crescent-shaped stone dish with a moss wick.
• kudo

  nounB2
  /ˈkjuːdəʊ/An expression of praise or recognition; an honor or award.
• kudos

  nounC1
  /ˈkjuːdɒs/Praise, honour, and recognition received for an achievement.
• kudrun

  nounVery Low (Specialist/Literary)
  /ˈkʊdruːn/A legendary figure; the eponymous heroine of the Middle High German epic 'Kudrun'.
• kudu

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈkuː.duː/A large antelope native to eastern and southern Africa, with long spiral horns.
• kudzu

  nounC2
  /ˈkʊd.zuː/A fast-growing, climbing, perennial vine native to East Asia, now considered an invasive plant in the southeastern United States.
• kudzu vine

  nounLow frequency (Specialist/Regional)
  /ˈkʊd.zuː ˌvaɪn/A fast-growing, climbing, perennial vine (Pueraria montana var. lobata) native to East Asia, now considered an invasive species in parts of North America, where it smothers other vegetation.
• kueh

  nounLow (Specialist/Lexical)
  /kwɛɪ/A term for traditional Southeast Asian cakes or sweet or savoury snacks/desserts, typically made from rice flour, coconut, and pandan.
• kuenlun

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌkuːənˈlʊn/A major mountain range in central Asia, primarily in western China; a geographical proper noun.
• kufa

  nounC2
  /ˈkuːfə/(chiefly in historical contexts) A region, dynasty, and early Islamic scholarly centre in Iraq.
• kufic

  adjectivenounLow (C2+)
  /ˈkjuːfɪk/An early, angular form of Arabic script originating in the city of Kufa.
• kufiyah

  nounLow
  /kʊˈfiːjə/A traditional Middle Eastern headdress, typically a square cloth folded and held in place by a cord, worn for protection from the desert sun and sand.
• kufiyeh

  nounLow
  /kʊˈfiːjə/A traditional Middle Eastern headdress, typically a square of cloth folded into a triangle and held in place by a cord.

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