Kali
ˈkɑːli
Definition

Definition of Kali - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
divine figureHindu goddess of destruction and liberation
  • Kali is worshipped during the festival of Navratri.
deity divine goddess
2.
operating systemTECH.TMLinux distribution used for digital forensicsTECH.TM
  • He installed Kali on his laptop for security testing.
OS
3.
mythic villainRaremale demon said to rule the final Yuga in Hindu beliefRare
  • Kali is often depicted as a formidable adversary.
demon devil fiend
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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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  6. Chinese:迦梨, Kali, ...
  7. Japanese:カーリー, Kali, ...
  8. Arabic:كالي, شيطان كالي, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָאלִי, קָלִי, ...
  10. Russian:Кали, Kali, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Калі, Kali, ...
  12. Hindi:काली, काली लिनक्स, ...
kali
ˈkɑːli

Definition of kali - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
combatRaremartial art originating from the PhilippinesRare
  • He has been practicing kali for over a decade.
2.
candyRareUKBritish candy with large sugar crystalsRareUK
  • She bought some kali from the sweet shop.
rock candy sugar candy
3.
plantRareprickly plant found in salt marshesRare
  • Kali grows abundantly in the coastal marshes.
glasswort saltwort
4.
chemicalDatedUKalkali substance used in glass and soap makingDatedUK
  • The factory uses kali in its production process.
caustic lye soda
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Images of kali

  • kali: prickly plant found in salt marshes
    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.

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  1. French:kali, salsola, ...
  2. German:Kali, Zuckerkristalle, ...
  3. Italian:kali, caramella di zucchero cristallizzato, ...
  4. Spanish:kali, caramelo con cristales de azúcar, ...
  5. Portuguese:kali, álcali, ...
  6. Chinese:卡利, kali糖果, ...
  7. Japanese:カリ武術, カリ, ...
  8. Arabic:كَالي, حَلْوَى كَالِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָאלִי, צֶמַח הַבִּיצוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:филиппинское боевое искусство, сахарные кристаллы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:калі, солончакова рослина, ...
  12. Hindi:काली मार्शल आर्ट, काली, ...

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