Words Starting with Q

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Q

The seventeenth letter of the English alphabet.

Q Fever

A disease caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, typically transmitted from animals to humans.

Q Fever

A disease caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, often transmitted from animals to humans.

Fever

A temporary increase in body temperature, often due to illness.

Q-Tip

A brand of cotton-tipped swab used for cleaning or applying substances.

Qabalah

A mystical and esoteric system of Jewish thought focusing on the nature of God and the universe.

Qabalistic

Relating to the mystical interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures in the Kabbalah.

Qabbalah

A Jewish mystical tradition concerned with the nature of God, creation, and the hidden meanings of scripture.

Qaghan

A title used by some Turkic and Mongolic rulers meaning a supreme khan or emperor.

Qahwa

A beverage made by brewing roasted coffee beans, originating from the Arab world.

Qaniyy

An Arabic term often translated as 'content' or 'satisfied.'

Qanun

A Middle Eastern plucked zither, or a system of law or rule in some Islamic contexts.

Q Fever

A disease caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetii, often transmitted from animals to humans.

Qi

In Chinese philosophy, Qi refers to the vital life force that flows through the body and the universe.

Qigong

A Chinese system of coordinated breathing, movement, and meditation intended to cultivate physical and mental well-being.

Qin

An ancient Chinese state that unified China in 221 BCE, and the dynasty it founded.

Qodesh

A Hebrew word meaning “holy,” “sacred,” or set apart for divine use.

Qoph

The nineteenth letter of the Semitic alphabets, including Hebrew.

Quack

A person who pretends to have medical skills or knowledge, often to deceive others.

Quacker

A person or thing that quacks; especially, a duck or a noisy, insincere talker.