Words starting with K

kakanin

A general term for traditional Filipino snacks and desserts made primarily from glutinous…

keffiyeh

A traditional Arab headdress consisting of a square scarf, typically folded into a…

keratosis

A skin condition characterized by the overgrowth of keratin, often resulting in rough,…

kernel

A highly optimized, fundamental software routine that performs specific low-level…

ketone

A chemical substance produced by the body when it burns fat for energy instead of…

ketose

A type of simple sugar (monosaccharide) characterized by the presence of a ketone group…

ketosis

A metabolic state where the body primarily utilizes ketones for energy instead of…

kinesiology

The scientific study of human movement, often focusing on the physiological and…

kingmaker

An influential person or group that has the power to determine who becomes a political…

kinpira

A traditional Japanese method of cooking where vegetables, such as lotus root or carrots,…

kitsch

Art, objects, or design considered to be in poor taste because of excessive garishness or…

konbu

A type of edible kelp (seaweed) used as a fundamental ingredient in Japanese cooking to…

kook

A derogatory term used to describe someone considered eccentric, crazy, or unstable.

kryptonite

In this context, a metaphorical label used to describe a beginner-level difficulty or…