English Words Starting With K

• kerning

  nounC2
  /ˈkɜː.nɪŋ/The adjustment of space between individual characters in a piece of text to achieve visually pleasing results.
• kernite

  nounRare / Technical
  /ˈkəːnʌɪt/A transparent to white, hydrated sodium borate mineral that is a major commercial source of boron.
• kernmantel rope

  nounLow/Very Low
  /ˌkɜːnˈmæntəl ˌrəʊp/A climbing rope with a braided sheath (mantle) protecting a load-bearing core of parallel filaments (kern), designed for strength, durability, and handling.
• kernos

  nounVery Low
  /ˈkɜː.nɒs/A type of ancient Greek pottery vessel used for ritual purposes, typically consisting of multiple small cups or bowls attached to a ring or stand.
• kero

  nounC2
  /ˈkɛrəʊ/informal abbreviation for kerosene, a flammable oil used as fuel.
• kerogen

  nounC1+
  /ˈkɛrədʒ(ə)n/The insoluble organic matter found in sedimentary rocks, which, when heated, can produce petroleum and natural gas.
• kerosene

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈker.ə.siːn/A flammable hydrocarbon oil obtained by distilling petroleum, used especially as fuel in lamps, heaters, and jet engines.
• kerouac

  nounLow
  /ˈkɛr.u.æk/A proper noun referring to Jack Kerouac (1922–1969), a prominent American novelist and poet of the mid-20th century, a key figure of the Beat Generation.
• kerr

  nounVery Low
  /kɜː/A surname of Scottish or Irish origin, often associated with a specific clan or family.
• kerr cell

  nounVery low (technical term)
  /ˈkɜː(r) ˌsel/An electro-optical device that uses the Kerr effect (change in a material's refractive index when an electric field is applied) to modulate light, typically used as a fast optical shutter or switch.
• kerr effect

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈkɜːr ɪˌfekt/A physical phenomenon where a material becomes birefringent (exhibits double refraction) when subjected to a strong electric field or magnetic field, causing the polarization of light to change.
• kerria

  nounLow
  /ˈkɛrɪə/A deciduous shrub of the rose family, native to East Asia, with bright yellow flowers and green stems.
• kerrville

  nounLow
  /ˈkɜːvɪl/A city in Texas, USA, serving as the seat of Kerr County.
• kerry

  nounLow (for common noun/breed usage); High (as a proper noun/name)
  /ˈkɛri/A common proper noun, most frequently a given name or surname. It can also refer to a breed of cattle or a place name.
• kerry blue terrier

  nounC2
  /ˌkeri ˌbluː ˈteriə(r)/A specific breed of medium-sized dog originating from County Kerry, Ireland, characterized by a soft, wavy, blue-gray coat.
• kerry hill

  nounLow (Specialist/Local)
  /ˌkeri ˈhɪl/A breed of hardy, dual-purpose sheep originating from the Kerry Hill region on the England-Wales border, known for their distinctive black-and-white marked faces.
• kersey

  nounVery Low Frequency (Obsolete/Historical)
  /ˈkɜːzi/A coarse, ribbed woollen cloth, historically used for making durable garments.
• kerseymere

  nounVery Low / Archaic
  /ˈkɜːzɪmɪə/A fine, twilled woollen cloth, typically ribbed.
• kerst

  nounVery Low / Obsolete
  No standard IPA. Historical/etymological pronunciation would align with /kɜːst/.A misspelling of the word 'Christ' used in the archaic term 'Kerstmass', referring to the Christmas season.
• kerulen

  nounVery Low
  /kɛˈruːlɛn/A proper noun referring to the Kerulen River, the longest river in Mongolia.

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