kivi — meaning in English
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English meaning
- calculus noun A branch of mathematics dealing with rates of change and the accumulation of quantities.
- flint noun A hard, fine-grained rock that produces sparks when struck against steel.
- jewel noun A precious stone, especially one cut and polished for use in jewellery.
- kernel noun The soft, edible part inside a nut or seed, once the hard shell or husk is removed.
- on the rocks phrase Of a drink, served poured over ice cubes rather than chilled, neat or mixed.
- pip noun A small hard seed found in fruits such as apples, oranges, or grapes.
- pit noun A hole or hollow in the ground.
- rock noun A hard natural mineral material, or a piece of it such as a stone or boulder.
- stone noun A hard natural material, or a piece of it, such as rock or a pebble.
Senses
kivi is used for these senses in English:
- calculus (countable, medicine) A stony concretion that forms in a bodily organ.
- cue ball (snooker, pool, billiards) The white ball which, stricken by the cue, collides with the other balls to achieve the object of the particular game.
- dental calculus A hard crust of calcium salts and food particles on the teeth, developing from plaque.
- flint A small cylinder of some other material of the same function in a cigarette lighter, etc.
- jewel (horology) A bearing for a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone.
- kernel (botany, US) The stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums.
- on the rocks In a bad state; experiencing difficulties or at risk of failing.
- pit A seed inside a fruit; a stone or pip inside a fruit.
calculus — full definition
- noun A branch of mathematics dealing with rates of change and the accumulation of quantities.
- noun A hard mineral deposit that forms in the body, such as on teeth or in an organ.
flint — full definition
- noun A hard, fine-grained rock that produces sparks when struck against steel.
- noun A small piece of hard material used in a lighter to create a spark.