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Kale, n. Colewort.
Kamachi, n. Horned-screamer (Palamedea cornuta).
Kamsin, n. Simoon, simoom, samiel.
Keen, a.
- 1. Eager, zealous, ardent, earnest, fervid, vehement.
- 2. Sharp, acute, with a fine edge.
- 3. Piercing, penetrating, cutting.
- 4. Severe, bitter, poignant, acrimonious, caustic.
- 5. Shrewd, discerning, quick, sagacious, astute, keen-sighted, keen-eyed, clear-sighted, long-headed.
Keen-eyed, a. Keen, keen-sighted, sharp-sighted.
Keenness, n.
- 1. Ardor, vehemence, eagerness, earnestness, fervor, zest.
- 2. Sharpness, acuteness.
- 3. Severity, rigor, sternness.
- 4. Causticity, acrimony, asperity, bitterness, pungency.
- 5. Poignancy, acuteness, bitterness.
- 6. Shrewdness, sagacity, astuteness.
Keen-sighted, a. Keen, sharp-sighted, keen-eyed.
Keep, v. a.
- 1. Retain, detain, hold, hold fast.
- 2. Preserve, maintain, continue.