| kermes |
the dried bodies of the female of certain scale insects, from which a purple-red dye is obtained. [3 definitions] |
| kermis |
in the Netherlands and Belgium, an outdoor fair or carnival. [2 definitions] |
| kern |
in composing type, to reduce the space between (certain characters). [2 definitions] |
| kernel |
the seed contained within the husk of a nut or the stone of a fruit. [4 definitions] |
| kerning |
in composing type, a method of reducing the space between certain characters. |
| kerogen |
a substance found in certain sedimentary rocks, esp. shale, from which shale oil can be produced. |
| kerosene |
a thin liquid fuel obtained by distilling petroleum, coal shale, or the like. |
| Kerry blue terrier |
any of a breed of small dog with a long, narrow head, a soft, wavy bluish gray coat, and an erect, docked tail. |
| kersey |
a heavy, smooth twilled cloth of wool or wool and cotton, used esp. for coats and uniforms. [2 definitions] |
| kestrel |
a small grayish red European falcon that hovers in the air with its head to the wind. [2 definitions] |
| ketch |
a sailing vessel with two masts, the larger one forward and the smaller one aft just ahead of the rudder. |
| ketchup |
a thick sauce for meat or potatoes, usu. made with tomato purée and spices. |
| ketoacidosis |
low blood pH due to high levels of ketone bodies in the blood, esp. occurring in cases of diabetes, alcoholism, and starvation. |
| ketone |
a highly reactive organic chemical compound containing a carbonyl group linked to two hydrocarbon radicals. |
| ketosis |
the excessive accumulation of ketones in the body. |
| kettle |
a broad, deep container in which to boil liquids, esp. water or soup; pot. [3 definitions] |
| kettledrum |
a large, deep, resonant drum, hemispherical in shape and usu. played with soft mallets. |
| kettle of fish |
(informal) an awkward, difficult, or embarrassing situation. |
| keV |
a unit of energy equal to one thousand electron-volts; kiloelectron volt. |
| Kewpie |
trademark for a small doll with plump rosy cheeks and large eyes. |
| key1 |
a notched or grooved object, usu. metal, that can open or close locks. [8 definitions] |