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- kenogenesis/ˌkiːnə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/In biology, the process of embryonic development in which the organism's development diverges from that of its ancestors, typically involving the addition of new stages not present in the evolutionary lineage.nounVery Rare (C2+)
- kenosha/kɪˈnəʊʃə/A city in southeastern Wisconsin, United States, located on the shore of Lake Michigan.nounC1
- kenosis/kɪˈnəʊsɪs/The self-emptying of one's own will to become receptive to divine will.nounC2
- kensington/ˈkɛn.zɪŋ.tən/A proper noun referring to a specific district in London, known for its royal parks, museums, and affluent residential areas.nounLow
- kensington and chelsea/ˌkɛnzɪŋtən ən(d) ˈtʃɛlsi/The full name for a prestigious Royal Borough in West London, used primarily as a proper noun referring to the administrative district or local government area.nounLow
- kente/ˈkɛnteɪ/A type of colourful, handwoven cloth, traditionally made by the Ashanti and Ewe peoples of Ghana, consisting of strips of fabric sewn together.nounC2
- kentia/ˈkɛn.ti.ə/A palm tree of the genus Howea, native to Lord Howe Island, popularly grown as an indoor houseplant.nounLow
- kentia palm/ˈkɛntɪə pɑːm/A tall, elegant feather-leaved palm (Howea forsteriana) native to Lord Howe Island, widely used as an indoor houseplant.nounC1
- kentish fire/ˌkɛntɪʃ ˈfaɪə/A prolonged, coordinated, and often hostile or mocking applause or foot-stamping, typically in a political or public assembly context.nounC2 / Very Low Frequency / Archaic
- kentish glory/ˌkɛntɪʃ ˈɡlɔːri/A species of large, pale golden-brown moth native to Britain and parts of northern Europe, scientifically named Endromis versicolora.nounVery Low
- kentish tracery/ˌken.tɪʃ ˈtreɪ.sər.i/A type of Gothic architectural window tracery with a large upper light (often circular) and smaller lights below.nounC1
- kentishman/ˈkɛntɪʃmən/A man who is a native or inhabitant of the English county of Kent.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
- kentledge/ˈkɛntlɪdʒ/Heavy materials, such as scrap iron or pig iron, placed in the lower holds of a ship or on an object to provide stability, act as permanent ballast, or as a weight for testing.nounVery Low (Technical/Archaic)
- kenton/ˈkɛntən/A proper noun, most commonly a surname or a given name of English origin, often associated with a place name meaning 'the king's estate' or 'royal settlement'.nounLow frequency. Used almost exclusively as a proper noun (name/place).
- kentuck/kɛnˈtʌk/An informal, historical, and chiefly American term for a person from Kentucky.nounVery Low
- kentucky/kɛnˈtʌk.i/A state in the eastern central United States, bordered by the Ohio River to the north.nounMedium
- kentucky bluegrass/kɛnˌtʌk.i ˈbluː.ɡrɑːs/A species of perennial grass (Poa pratensis) widely used for lawns, athletic fields, and pastures.nounmedium
- kentucky coffee tree/kɛnˌtʌk.i ˈkɒf.i ˌtriː/A medium-sized deciduous tree (Gymnocladus dioicus) native to North America, noted for its large seed pods.nounLow
- kentucky derby/kɛnˌtʌk.i ˈdɑː.bi/A prestigious annual horse race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds, held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, on the first Saturday in May.nounC1
- kentucky fried/kɛnˌtʌk.i ˈfraɪd/A method of cooking chicken by seasoning it with a blend of herbs and spices and frying it until crispy, originated in the US state of Kentucky.nounC1/C2
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