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Kirlian photography a method of photographing an image of what is claimed to be an energy aura of animals and plants.
kirschwasser a colorless brandy made from the fermented juice of cherries; kirsch.
kirtle a long loose skirt or gown worn by women in the Middle Ages.
Kishinev the capital of Moldova.
kishke beef casing stuffed with meal, fat, onion, seasonings, and the like, then steamed and roasted; stuffed derma.
Kislev the third month of the Jewish lunisolar calendar, occurring from late November through early December in the Gregorian calendar.
kismet destiny, fortune, or fate.
kiss to touch or press with the lips as a sign of love, affection, passion, or respect. [8 definitions]
kissable combined form of kiss.
kiss ass (vulgar slang) to seek favor by obsequious behavior.
kissing cousin (informal) a distant relative who is known well enough to be greeted with a kiss on the cheek. [2 definitions]
kiss of death any action or statement that causes an irrevocable end to something.
kiss-off (slang) a dismissal, esp. when hasty or rude.
kiss of peace in Christian ritual, an embrace, handshake, or the like given as a sign of peace, unity, and love.
kit1 a collection of articles for a specific use. [4 definitions]
kit2 the young of certain fur-bearing animals, such as beavers, foxes, rabbits, and ferrets. [2 definitions]
kit and kaboodle (informal) every bit of a group or collection (usu. prec. by "whole").
kitchen a room devoted to the preparation, storage, and cooking of food.
kitchen cabinet a cabinet, cupboard, or closet in a kitchen. [2 definitions]
kitchenette a very small kitchen.
kitchen garden a garden in which vegetables, and sometimes herbs and fruit, are grown for personal use.