Defn: A species of gray fox found in Russia.
KARAISM
Ka"ra*ism, n.
Defn: Doctrines of the Karaites.
KARAITE
Ka"ra*ite, n. Etym: [Heb.qara to read.] (Eccl. Hist.)
Defn: A sect of Jews who adhere closely to the letter of the Scriptures, rejecting the oral law, and allowing the Talmud no binding authority; — opposed to the Rabbinists.
KARAKUL Ka`ra*kul", n. [Russ. karakul' curly fleece of Bokhara and Khiva sheep.]
Defn: Astrakhan, esp. in fine grades. Cf. Caracul.
KARATAS
Ka*ra"tas, n. (Bot.)
Defn: A West Indian plant of the Pineapple family (Nidularium
Karatas).
KARMA
Kar"ma, n. Etym: [Skr.] (Buddhism)