English to English Dictionary

Kirtle

A historical garment for men or women, typically in the form of a long tunic or gown.

Kleptomania

A recurrent mental disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to steal items, typically items of little value or use to the person.

Knell

The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.

Knobber

A foolish, obnoxious, or contemptible person.

Knobble

A small knob, lump, or protuberance on a surface.

Kob

A reddish-brown African antelope of the genus Kobus, closely related to the waterbuck, typically found in marshy or wet grassland areas.

Koine

A common language or dialect that has developed as a means of communication between speakers of different languages.

Kokumi

A quality of food taste characterized by rich depth, heartiness, continuity, and mouthfeel, often described as the sixth taste sensation.

Korah

A biblical figure who led a rebellion against Moses and was swallowed up by the earth.

Kouros

A static free-standing sculpture of a nude male youth created during the Archaic period in Greece.

Kousentei

A specialized watercraft equipped with high-intensity searchlights used for illumination, signaling, or tactical operations.

Krans

A prominent sheer cliff face or rocky wall, particularly one formed by an outcrop of hard rock strata in South African topography.