Words Starting with K

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Ka

A term in ancient Egyptian religion referring to a spiritual double or life force.

Kabala

A mystical tradition in Judaism focusing on the esoteric interpretation of the Torah.

Kabalist

A person who practices or is knowledgeable in Kabbalah, a mystical interpretation of Jewish scripture.

Kabbalah

A mystical and esoteric interpretation of Jewish religious texts and teachings.

Kabbalist

A person skilled in Kabbalah, a mystical Jewish tradition.

Kabbalistic

Relating to Kabbalah, a mystical Jewish tradition emphasizing esoteric interpretations of scripture.

Kadabra

A magical incantation often associated with conjuring or performing illusions.

Kadeshi

A term often used to describe a sacred or holy place in various spiritual traditions.

Kain

A biblical figure known as the firstborn son of Adam and Eve who committed the first murder by killing his brother Abel.

Kaiser

A title used to designate emperors, especially in Germany.

Kaiserdom

The realm or dominion ruled by an emperor.

Kaiserin

The German word for empress, a female ruler of an empire.

Kaiserreich

The German Empire, especially during the period from 1871 to 1918.

Kaizen

A Japanese term meaning 'continuous improvement' or 'change for the better'.

Kaleidoscope

A toy consisting of a tube containing mirrors and colored objects that create patterns when viewed through one end.

Kali

A Hindu goddess associated with time, death, destruction, and liberation.

Kamala

A name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'lotus' or 'pale red.'

Kamari

A term referring to a lunar phase or the moon in various cultural contexts.

Kamboja

An ancient name referring to a region in South Asia, often linked to the Kambuja people.

Kana

A Japanese system of syllabic writing.