6-letter words containing a, i, k
- kalmia — any North American evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Kalmia, of the heath family, having showy flowers, as the mountain laurel.
- kalpis — a form of the hydria.
- kamahi — a tall New Zealand hardwood tree, Weinmannia racemosa, with pinkish flowers
- kamina — a city in S Zaire.
- kamsin — Alternative spelling of khamsin.
- kangri — A small wicker-covered clay pot containing hot coals, worn under clothing in Kashmir to warm the skin.
- kanuri — a member of a people living in northeast Nigeria and in Niger.
- kaolin — a fine white clay used in the manufacture of porcelain.
- kaonic — of or relating to a kaon
- kapila — flourished early 6th century b.c, Hindu philosopher: reputed founder of the Sankhya system of Hindu philosophy.
- karahi — A deep circular vessel resembling a wok, traditionally of cast iron, used in Indian and Pakistani cuisine.
- karait — Alternative spelling of krait.
- karami — Rashid [ra-sheed] /ræˈʃid/ (Show IPA), 1921–1987, Lebanese lawyer and statesman: eight-time prime minister between 1955 and 1987.
- kariba — an artificial lake in SE Africa on the border of SW Zimbabwe and S Zambia: site of hydroelectric power project. About 2000 sq. mi. (5200 sq. km).
- karmic — Hinduism, Buddhism. action, seen as bringing upon oneself inevitable results, good or bad, either in this life or in a reincarnation: in Hinduism one of the means of reaching Brahman. Compare bhakti (def 1), jnana.
- karzai — Hamid. born 1957, Afghan military and political leader: acting president (2001–04); president (2004–2014)
- kashim — a building used by Eskimos as a community gathering place or as a place where men congregate and socialize.
- kation — a positively charged ion that is attracted to the cathode in electrolysis.
- katipo — A venomous spider, Latrodectus katipo, endemic to New Zealand.
- katmai — Mount, an active volcano in SW Alaska. 7500 feet (2286 meters).
- kauris — Plural form of kauri.
- kaveri — a river in S India, flowing SE from the Western Ghats in Karnatka state through Tamil Nadu state to the Bay of Bengal: sacred to the Hindus. 475 miles (765 km) long.
- kaviar — Archaic form of caviar.
- kawaii — (in the context of Japanese popular culture) cute.
- kazvin — a city in NW Iran, NW of Teheran: capital of Persia in the 16th century.
- keavie — an archaic Scottish dialect word for a species of crab
- kemari — An ancient Japanese ball game, still played in modern times, in which players cooperate to try to keep a deerskin ball in the air.
- kentia — Any palm tree in the genus Howea.
- kerria — a yellow-flowered shrub, Kerria japonica, of the rose family, native to eastern Asia and widely cultivated as an ornamental.
- ketmia — Alternative form of ketmie.
- khakis — Khaki-coloured/colored cotton trousers/pants.
- khalid — (Khalid ibn Abdul-Aziz al Saud) 1913–82, king of Saudi Arabia 1975–82 (son of ibn-Saud and brother of Faisal).
- khalif — a spiritual leader of Islam, claiming succession from Muhammad.
- khania — Greek name of Canea.
- kharif — (in India) a crop sown in early summer for harvesting in the autumn.
- khatri — a person who belongs to a Hindu mercantile caste alleged to originate with the Kshatriyas.
- khatti — Hatti.
- khilat — (in India and the Middle East) a ceremonial robe or other gift given to someone by a superior as a mark of honour
- khimar — A head covering or veil worn in public by some Muslim women, typically covering the head, neck, and shoulders.
- kiangs — Plural form of kiang.
- kiaugh — trouble or worry.
- kiblah — the point toward which Muslims turn to pray, especially the Kaʿba, or House of God, at Mecca.
- kidman — Nicole. born 1967, Australian film actress, born in Hawaii. Her films include To Die For (1995), Eyes Wide Shut (1999), The Hours (2002), The Golden Compass (2007), and The Railway Man (2014)
- kidnap — to steal, carry off, or abduct by force or fraud, especially for use as a hostage or to extract ransom.
- kievan — of or relating to Kiev.
- kigali — a republic in central Africa, E of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: formerly comprising the N part of the Belgian trust territory of Ruanda-Urundi; became independent 1962. 10,169 sq. mi. (26,338 sq. km). Capital: Kigali.
- killas — Cornish clay slate
- kimona — Alternative form of kimono.
- kimura — (combat sports) An armlock where the implementer isolates the opponent's arm and torques the shoulder in order to cause pain or injury.
- kinara — A candle holder used in Kwanzaa celebrations.