Definition
Definition of Kali - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
divine figureHindu goddess of destruction and liberation
- Kali is worshipped during the festival of Navratri.
2.
operating systemTECH. TM Linux distribution used for digital forensicsTECH. TM
- He installed Kali on his laptop for security testing.
3.
mythic villainRare male demon said to rule the final Yuga in Hindu beliefRare
- Kali is often depicted as a formidable adversary.
Origin of Kali
Sanskrit, Kali (black, time)
Examples of Kali in a sentence
Kali is often depicted with a garland of skulls. Kali is popular among cybersecurity experts. She used Kali for a penetration test. Kali's influence is said to bring chaos and disorder. In mythology, Kali challenges the gods with his power.
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Definition of kali - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
combatRare martial art originating from the PhilippinesRare
- He has been practicing kali for over a decade.
2.
candyRare UK British candy with large sugar crystalsRare UK
- She bought some kali from the sweet shop.
3.
plantRare prickly plant found in salt marshesRare
- Kali grows abundantly in the coastal marshes.
4.
chemicalDated UK alkali substance used in glass and soap makingDated UK
- The factory uses kali in its production process.
Images of kali

prickly plant found in salt marshes
Origin of kali
Sanskrit, kali (black)
Examples of kali in a sentence
She demonstrated kali techniques at the event. The children enjoyed their kali at the fair. He always had a stash of kali in his pocket. The kali thrives in salty environments. Birds often nest among the kali. Kali is essential in the glass-blowing industry.
Soap manufacturers rely on kali for their products.
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- French:kali, salsola, ...
- German:Kali, Zuckerkristalle, ...
- Italian:kali, caramella di zucchero cristallizzato, ...
- Spanish:kali, caramelo con cristales de azúcar, ...
- Portuguese:kali, álcali, ...
- Chinese:卡利, kali糖果, ...
- Japanese:カリ武術, カリ, ...
- Arabic:كَالي, حَلْوَى كَالِي, ...
- Hebrew:קָאלִי, צֶמַח הַבִּיצוֹת, ...
- Russian:филиппинское боевое искусство, сахарные кристаллы, ...
- Ukrainian:калі, солончакова рослина, ...
- Hindi:काली मार्शल आर्ट, काली, ...
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