Defn: The ancient title of emperors of Germany assumed by King William of Prussia when crowned sovereign of the new German empire in 1871.
KAKA
Ka"ka, n. Etym: [Maori kaka a parrot; — so named from its note.]
(Zoöl.)
Defn: A New Zealand parrot of the genus Nestor, especially the brown parrot (Nestor meridionalis).
Note: The mountain kaka, or kea (N. notabilis), is remarkable for having recently acquired carnivorous habits. It attacks and kills lambs and pigs, sometimes doing great damage. Night kaka. (Zoöl.) The kakapo.
KAKAPO
Ka`ka*po", n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A singular nocturnal parrot (Strigops habroptilus), native of New Zealand. It lives in holes during the day, but is active at night. It resembles an owl in its colors and general appearance. It has large wings, but can fly only a short distance. Called also owl parrot, night parrot, and night kaka.
KAKARALLI
Kak`a*ral"li, n.
Defn: A kind of wood common in Demerara, durable in salt water, because not subject to the depredations of the sea worm and barnacle.
KAKISTOCRACY
Kak`is*toc"ra*cy, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Government by the worst men.