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Meaning of "kris" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KRIS

From Malay kris.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF KRIS

kris  [krɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KRIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Kris is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KRIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

kris

Kris

The kris is a Javanese asymmetrical dagger most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia or Javanese culture but also popular to Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Singapore. It is known as kalis in the southern Philippines. The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade, although many have straight blades as well. A kris can be divided into three parts: bilah, hulu, and warangka. These parts of the kris are objects of art, often carved in meticulous detail and made from various materials: metal, precious or rare types of wood, or gold or ivory. A kris's aesthetic value covers the dhapur, the pamor, and tangguh referring to the age and origin of a kris. Depending on the quality and historical value of the kris, it can fetch thousands of dollars or even more. Both a weapon and spiritual object, kris are often considered to have an essence or presence, considered to possess magical powers, with some blades possessing good luck and others possessing bad.

Definition of kris in the English dictionary

The definition of kris in the dictionary is a Malayan and Indonesian stabbing or slashing knife with a scalloped edge Also called: crease, creese.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KRIS


actress
ˈæktrɪs
aris
ˈærɪs
auris
ˈɔːrɪs
bris
ˈbrɪs
clitoris
ˈklɪtərɪs
doris
ˈdɒrɪs
empress
ˈɛmprɪs
fortress
ˈfɔːtrɪs
Harris
ˈhærɪs
Horace
ˈhɒrɪs
hubris
ˈhjuːbrɪs
iris
ˈaɪrɪs
mattress
ˈmætrɪs
Maurice
ˈmɒrɪs
mistress
ˈmɪstrɪs
Morris
ˈmɒrɪs
Osiris
əʊˈsaɪrɪs
Paris
ˈpærɪs
Polaris
pəˈlɑːrɪs
waitress
ˈweɪtrɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KRIS

kreplach
kreutzer
kreuzer
krewe
kriegspiel
Kriemhild
Kriemhilde
krill
Krim
krimmer

WORDS THAT END LIKE KRIS

ambergris
angina pectoris
Capris
debris
ex libris
ex-libris
fris
Gris
Guillaume de Lorris
hybris
iberis
loris
orbicularis
orris
sui generis
Sybaris
Tauris
Tigris
Treaty of Paris
Ventris

Synonyms and antonyms of kris in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «kris» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KRIS

Find out the translation of kris to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of kris from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kris» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

短剑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

kris
570 millions of speakers

English

kris
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Kris
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كريس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

крис
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Kris
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কিরীচ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

kris
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kris
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kris
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クリス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

크리스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kris
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kris
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிரிஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्रिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kris
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

kris
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kris
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

крис
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Kris
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

kris
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Kris
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kris
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kris
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kris

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KRIS»

The term «kris» is very widely used and occupies the 9.162 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KRIS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «kris» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «kris» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kris

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KRIS»

Discover the use of kris in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kris and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Kris Jenner . . . And All Things Kardashian
The mother and manager of the three Kardashian sisters discusses her marriages, her children, her friendship with O.J. and Nicole Brown Simpson, her parenting choices, and the challenges of living in the public eye.
Kris Jenner, 2012
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Film Lighting: Talks with Hollywood's Cinematographers and ...
Kris Malkiewicz uses firsthand material from the experts he interviewed while researching this book.
Kris Malkiewicz, 2012
3
Kris Kringle
About the Book This is the tale of Kris Kringle an awfully sloppy toymaker who dreams of a tattered toy sketch and loves a Claus named Evelyn. It is also the tale of a devilish Mr. D who has a vendetta against a Claus named Santa.
Maria Ciampi, 2008
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Cloud Computing
Explains what cloud computing is and how this new technology is being used to make lives easier.
Kris Jamsa, 2013
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Basic Training for the Prophetic Ministry
HAVE YOU BEEN CALLED BY GOD TO BE A PROPHET?Learn how to develop your calling and increase the strength of your gifts from someone who has given hundreds of prophetic words worldwide.You will be sure of your calling as you learn the ...
Kris Vallotton, 2011
6
Latin America in Colonial Times
Presents the story of how Latin American civilization emerged from the encounter of three great civilizations in the sixteenth century.
Matthew Restall, Kris Lane, 2011
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Spirit Wars: Winning the Invisible Battle Against Sin and ...
Victory is within your grasp. Will you take hold? "It is with great excitement that I recommend this book to you, knowing that fruit will increase until Jesus gets His full reward.
Kris Vallotton, 2012
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Learn to Speed Read: The Official Kris Madden Workbook
"Kris Madden is the guy we all wish we met the first day of school. The key to speed reading is how you process the words on a page. Most of us read like we did when we were a child. Kris trains us in how to consolidate this process.
Kris Madden, 2009
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Llewellyn's Complete Book of Astrology
Practical and positive, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Astrology offers techniques for using astrology to identify the qualities you seek in an ideal mate, realize your career and financial potential, calculate your luck, and discover your ...
Kris Brandt Riske, 2010
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Dragons for Kris
Desperate to escape his uncle, Kris wants to live with his grandparents. Will they believe his uncle means him harm or accuse him of lying?
Galand Nuchols, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KRIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kris is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kris Jenner shares bizarre video of her 'silly girl' Khloe - Daily Mail
Kris Jenner's middle daughter could be seen giving her famous mom quite a guilt complex as seen in a new short video posted by the ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Kris Jenner and boyfriend Corey Gamble join Kim Kardashian on …
Instead of traveling like most of the world, Kris Jenner and her boyfriend Corey Gamble were spotted on Saturday as they boarded a private jet ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Kris Jenner channels Zoolander by wearing identical tracksuit | Daily …
Never mind the Pollocks: Kris Jenner's Valentino camouflage outfit, which she wore at LAX airport, looks like it was designed by abstract ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Is Caitlyn Jenner more of a mother to her kids than Kris … - Channel24
Kendall and Kylie Jenner are still confused about what Caitlyn Jenner is to them. (Greatstock/Splash, AP Photos) ... «Channel 24, Jul 15»
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Bryan Bickell and Kris Versteeg strive to block out trade rumors
Coaches Joel Quenneville and Mike Kitchen speak to fans at the 2015 Blackhawks Convention at the Chicago Hilton & Towers on Saturday. «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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Royals could activate Kris Medlen on Sunday to help tired bullpen …
The Royals did not intend to activate pitcher Kris Medlen until Monday evening against Pittsburgh. But the attrition of three games in the past ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
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Kris Smith rumoured to be in talks with TV executives for new screen …
But Kris Smith's gorgeous girlfriend was nowhere to be seen earlier this month when he stepped out for lunch in Double Bay, Sydney, with FHM ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Pittsburgh Penguins' Kris Letang Gets Married « CBS Pittsburgh
Wedding Bells Ring For Penguins' Kris Letang. July 18, 2015 5:32 PM. View Comments. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
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Kris Bryant batting second - Chicago Tribune
NL All-Star Kris Bryant in the seventh inning against AL All-Star pitcher Dellin Betances during the 2015 All-Star Game at the Great American ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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How a Motorcycle Accident Turned Kris Gottschalk Into Fashion's …
Kris Gottschalk, a model signed to Elite NYC, ticked all those boxes at New York Fashion Week Men's last week. Kris was the only girl in the ... «Styleite, Jul 15»

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