5 letter words starting with KR

Here is the requested information on the word "kraut": Kraut Parts of Speech

Kraut is a noun.

Definitions

• German cabbage, especially sauerkraut (source: Merriam-Webster)
• Offensive slang for a German person (source: Oxford Languages)

Pronunciations

• US: /kraʊt/
• UK: /kraʊt/

Origin and Usage

The word "kraut" comes from the German word "Sauerkraut", which is a type of fermented cabbage. In English, it is used to refer to sauerkraut, but it is also used as an offensive slang term for a German person. This usage is considered derogatory and should be avoided.

Synonyms

• Sauerkraut
• Fermented cabbage

Related Words

• Crate
• Route
• Tutor
• Trust
• Truth

Example Sentences

• She added some kraut to her hot dog.
• He used the offensive term "kraut" to insult his German neighbor.

Krait Part of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A highly venomous snake found in Asia and Australia.

Pronunciations:

• US: /kreɪt/
• UK: /kreɪt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "krait" originated from the Hindi word "karait" which means "black" or "dark". Kraits are found in Asia and Australia and are known for their highly venomous bites. They are often found in agricultural areas and are a major concern for farmers. Kraits are also used in traditional medicine in some countries.

Synonyms:

• Indian krait
• Common krait

Related Words:

• Snake
• Viper
• Cobra
• Mamba
• Boa

Example Sentences:

• She was bitten by a krait while walking in the field.
• Kraits are known for their highly venomous bites.
• Some people use kraits in traditional medicine.

Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

Noun: A traditional African village, typically enclosed by a fence and inhabited by people and livestock.

Verb: Enclose (an area) with a fence, typically for keeping livestock.

Pronunciations

US: /krɑl/

UK: /krɑːl/

Origin and Usage

The word "kraal" comes from the Dutch language, where it means "enclosure" or "pen." It was adopted into English during the colonial period in Africa, where it was used to refer to traditional African villages that were enclosed by a fence or wall to keep livestock in and predators out. Today, the term is still used in Africa to refer to these traditional villages, and the verb form is used to describe the act of enclosing an area with a fence or wall.

Synonyms

Enclosure, pen, corral, compound, stockade

Related Words

Corral, fence, wall, pen

Example Sentences

Noun: The village consisted of several huts and a central kraal for the livestock.

Verb: The farmer decided to kraal the sheep to prevent them from wandering into the neighboring field.