English to English Dictionary

Ketonemia

The presence of an abnormally high concentration of ketone bodies in the circulating blood.

Ketonuria

The excretion of abnormally high amounts of ketone bodies in the urine, often indicative of ketosis, starvation, or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.

Kharab-Gunavatta

A term used to describe an exceptionally high quality or standard, often in economic or evaluative contexts.

Kichin Tonda Ōshū

A traditional Japanese culinary style or method associated with the Ōshū region.

Kidron

A valley and winter stream (wadi) on the eastern side of Jerusalem, separating the city from the Mount of Olives.

Kilderkin

A old British cask or barrel holding a capacity equivalent to half a barrel, typically about 18 gallons for ale or beer.

Kill-the-Fatted-Calf

To prepare a feast or celebration in honor of someone, especially after a long absence.

Kinar

The edge, margin, border, or shore of a body of water or land.

Kine

An archaic or dialectal plural term for cows or cattle.

Kinesis

An undirected movement of an organism in response to a stimulus, where the rate of movement or turning depends on the stimulus intensity.

Kingdom-Come

A phrase referring to the end of the world or a time far in the future.

Kirschwasser

A clear, colorless, double-distilled brandy made from sour cherries, traditionally produced in the Black Forest region of Germany.