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.

Kabob

Pieces of meat, seafood, or vegetables cooked on a skewer or spit.

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.

Kadosh

A Hebrew word meaning "holy" or "set apart for sacred use."

Kaffee

Coffee; the beverage made from roasted and ground coffee beans.

Kaffir

A highly offensive ethnic slur historically used in southern Africa, especially against Black Africans.

Kafir

A term used in Arabic and some other languages for an unbeliever, especially a non-Muslim; in many contexts it is considered offensive.

Kagura

A traditional Japanese Shinto performance of music and dance offered to the gods.

Kahuna

A Hawaiian priest, expert, or respected specialist.

Kai

A given name and a word used in several languages with different meanings, including 'sea' in Hawaiian and 'and' in Japanese.

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.