kali
Kali (name) means a major Hindu goddess associated with time, destruction, and the defeat of evil, often depicted with dark skin and a fierce expression. Example: “The temple held a festival honoring Kali during the autumn.”
How to use kali
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often refers to the Hindu goddess Kali; less commonly, an old chemistry term for alkali.
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Etymology
The chemical sense comes from Arabic qily via "alkali"; the goddess's name is Sanskrit, related to "kala" meaning time or death.
Rhymes for kali
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What does “kali” mean?
The word “kali” means a major Hindu goddess associated with time, destruction, and the defeat of evil, often depicted with dark skin and a fierce expression. In plain terms, most often refers to the Hindu goddess Kali; less commonly, an old chemistry term for alkali.
How do you pronounce “kali”?
“Kali” is pronounced KA-lee (/ˈkæli/ in IPA).
How do you use “kali” in a sentence?
Here is “kali” used in a sentence: “The temple held a festival honoring Kali during the autumn.”
What part of speech is “kali”?
Depending on how it is used, “kali” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “kali” come from?
The word “kali” comes from Arabic. The chemical sense comes from Arabic qily via "alkali"; the goddess's name is Sanskrit, related to "kala" meaning time or death.
Is “kali” a common word?
“Kali” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “kali” have?
“Kali” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a major Hindu goddess associated with time, destruction, and the defeat of evil, often depicted with dark skin and a fierce expression.
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