kali

/ˈkɑli/ /ˈkeɪli/

Meanings

noun

The prickly glasswort (Kali turgida, formerly Salsola kali).

Examples :

"Along the sandy beach, the tough kali stubbornly grew, its prickly leaves resisting the strong winds. "

noun

Traditional Philippine stick fighting, a martial art.

Examples :

"My grandfather, a skilled martial artist, taught me kali after school. "

culture sport weapon tradition war

Related Words

leaves noun

/liːvz/

The usually green and flat organ that represents the most prominent feature of most vegetative plants.

"The oak tree's large leaves provided shade for the children playing in the park. "

martial noun

/ˈmɑːʃəl/ /ˈmɑɹʃəl/

A person under the astrological influence of the planet Mars.

"The martial student was known for their fiery energy in class discussions. "

formerly adverb

/ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔɹmɚli/

At some time in the past

"My formerly quiet neighborhood is now very busy with new construction. "

resisting verb

/ɹɪˈzɪstɪŋ/ /rəˈzɪstɪŋ/

To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.

"The child was resisting going to bed, even though he was tired. "

stubbornly adverb

/ˈstʌbərnli/ /ˈstʌbɔrnli/

In a stubborn manner.

"He stubbornly refused to quit trying, even after failing 20 times."

skilled adjective

/skɪld/

Having or showing skill; skillful.

"The baker was skilled at decorating cakes, making each one a beautiful work of art. "

philippine adjective

/ˈfɪlɪpiːn/ /ˈfɪləpiːn/

Of or pertaining to the Philippines.

"The Philippine mango is known for its sweetness. "

fighting verb

/ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.

"A wounded animal will fight like a maniac, relentless, savage and murderous."

prickly noun

/ˈprɪkli/

Something that gives a pricking sensation; a sharp object.

"The prickly of the cactus made it difficult to touch. "

glasswort noun

/ˈɡlɑːswɜːt/ /ˈɡlæswɜːrt/

Any plant of the salt-tolerant genus Salicornia, once burned to produce the ash used to make soda glass.

"Historically, coastal communities burned glasswort to obtain the soda ash needed for traditional glassmaking. "

grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "